Both times I was happy with the decision, so I think either decision will be fine, pending your location. 

Both offer unique advantages, but understanding the trade-offs is crucial for making the right decision.

Of course, if one wants to know which is which, just ask the syndicator if they were the day-to-day sole decision making operator who interacted directly with the PM, lender etc.

Stick to areas you know well; this familiarity can greatly reduce risk and boost your confidence when making purchasing decisions. 2.

The decisions and actions you make today can lead to incredible long-term benefits, so it's great that you're starting now.A good starting point is connecting with a lender that aligns with your goals.

I would be happy just throwing my money into index funds if that makes the most sense, I'm just not well educated in the area of passive income enough to feel confident in any decision. 

It creates far more visibility into the company's operations, their investment decisions, etc.And lastly, you get to the overall ability of the sponsors.  

I do think they are trying to outsource so many things to AI that its gotten bogged down with some incorrect decisions.

Indeed, it would take a court decision to transfer title of the property or of the rents to me.

Simplify the structure as much as possible, have clear roles and responsibilities that are not overlapping (meaning only one person is allowed to make certain decisions) and a clearly defined exit plan.