I always research companies first before doing business, but that comes from my training and working on security issues, especially after having my sites hacked. 

That way you are training him to go through the proper channels.  

I would say these are not deals for a retail investor.Regarding investing in syndications, its really a personal choice of being passive and trusting people when real estate is not your specialty - similar to stocks - I do not manage my stock portfolio because I am clueless on it and my wife is 1000x smarter than I am and manages it.

You’re guaranteed to be a millionaire after 20 years plus have training, retirement, benefits.  

I also offer specialty deposits including real estate trust accounts.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Train the tenants as to what merits a phone call and what doesn't. 

I'm assuming there's lots of stuff out there that's way cheaper.I originally wanted to just buy a couple lists of 10k numbers each of targeted motivated sellers, and then hand them off to a VA company that will dial them, but I was told it'll be a much better business if I get proficient myself and then hire my own VA's and train them.

The notes I have, have performed very well, and would love to stay on that train.

Loved the Brokers, got tired of the boards.Board members NEED training when they get elected.