@Justin Reader BP CON is good stuff, Jake and Gino have some good masterminds and do does Gobundance

You can find these potential partners at meetups - live and virtual, joining a mastermind, and at RE conferences as well. 

Local mastermind groups in the MD/VA area, or any group think meetings that will allow me to get acquainted with to start the journey?

This is the whole idea behind a mastermind group.

I think the main unique values I would recognize are the 1:1 coaching/mentoring sessions, ability to walk a potential property with one of the flippers (up to 3 times/year), and having access to more localized advice (as opposed to a mastermind that is nationwide).This may not change your answer at all, just wanted to provide some additional context.

If the syndicator offers a mastermind group, that would be a great way to validate the syndicator and other ppl’s investing experience with them

Come join a group laser focused on owning and operating STR's from long distance. This is a genuine group with quality people who are looking to help eachother. Theres no funnel or any other monetary agenda tied to th...

They’re all free and many members have formed masterminds and partnered up on deals.

I'm looking for rock stars in the Nashville/Murfreesboro market to connect with, and potentially build a Mastermind.

I'd highly recommend joining a mastermind group!