I am making the assumption you, the reader, have already done their homework in terms of what a syndication is, and the benefits of it.The first step you should take when considering syndications is decide what your time horizon is, the market you want to hit, and find out what your investment return goals are.

Is this a good time to be doing this, considering there’s a recession on the horizon, and rates will only rise, and property prices are at historic highs?

Our team is comprised of some dedicated individuals looking to expand our reach and horizons as we continue down the path of ownership with many more parks. 

I use First Horizon, kind of by default.

The time has come to stretch our horizons as we move to a different state to grow our portfolio (Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI). 

I do firmly believe there are good deals on the horizon, so we are just watching the market.

I also think Brad was implying that you can conceptually view paying for the rate lock as a "buy-down" and if your time horizon is greater than 5-6 years ... you'll be reimbursed and eventually earn savings (without accounting for inflation).

But others would say take the cash because opportunity is on the horizon with a likely downturn coming.

To broaden my horizons on the areas I was previously searching for.

I think cash flow is a great perk but not even close to the actual wealth that's created through owning real estate over a long time horizon.