I’m going to suggest that you broaden your vision a bit.

First, broaden your search to the last 3 years.

I can say that I definitely don't want to be a part of the 95% failed ratio, so I will be taking your advice to broaden the way that I'm approaching my REI career.

Starting to broaden my search lately.

But they are rare as @Michael Bishop said.If we broaden the term syndication to mean what it really means - a bunch of people putting money together to buy and manage and asset then two more types of syndications are available.Tenants in Common (TIC) - Just like it sounds. 

After knowing these two areas you can then broaden your financing knowledge into other techniques to combined assets, mix terms to fit a situation or circumstance, this is creative financing. 

I'm attempting to broaden my perspective and to qualify more comments which apply to a regional / state.

I read posts to broaden my knowledge which affords me the opportunity to determine if the information is in the "ball park" to begin with because I already have some baseline understanding and am simply looking for a little nugget to make it all click to me.

I am feeling ready to get start with the initial goal of purchasing a multifamily property, hopefully locally, but will consider broadening my search for the right deal.

Usually those that are active in community events are more likely to offer recommendations, plus they know more people than you can imagine, which only broadens the reach of your marketing.I hope that helps and maybe gives you some ideas on how to get out of the traditional "newsletter marketing cycles" as I call them.Adam