It is not fair to unsophisticated investors to be offered syndication investments by groups or individuals who have less than 7 years experience (and that is being liberal) in real estate finance, operations and management, etc. 

An individual with an AGI of < $100k can deduct $25,000 of passive losses against their W2/active income.

In my firm, we underwrite the Sponsor as a company in addition to their individual offerings.

It would be able to identify potential trends and opportunities in markets that would be over looked by the average individual. 

I know this is most individuals’ issue and understand that there are other creative financing options, but I find myself stuck in an infinite loop of needing funds to invest so that I can raise more funds to invest.

I think it's important to set criteria in screening tenants for each individual property instead of a blanket policy over all of your properties.It's important to understand the property value and what kind of tenant you should be attracting.

This is an excellent community of like minded individuals that can greatly help you achieve success in your investing pursuit!

I am in talks with a reputable company that signs up proteges in commercial RE, but I am struggling a bit with their terms: the sign-up fee ranges from $10k - $40k, and a definite 50/50 profit split up to $1M mark, meaning the individual gets up to $500k, which could come from cash flow, cashout refi, sale, etc.

In an owner occupied unit, you can have 3 unrelated individuals.

@Michael ChavisAs a novice investor venturing into the real estate realm, immersing yourself in a community of like-minded individuals is paramount.