@Shariff HuntThe fact that no one has had positive comments should speak loudlyThis sounds like you are a broker for firms for people looking for moneyYou don’t need to pay for training on this

Invest with syndicators who have a narrow niche and proven track record.For example, if an operator has done 5 or 6 workforce housing value add deals in Dallas, and they are offering a similar deal now, that would be encouraging.if however, their current deal was a brand new luxury Class A building in Charlotte and this was their first acquisition in Charlotte and their first class A deal, as an LP I would pass.Find operators who do one thing and kill it in that space.Find operators who own or have gone full cycle with similar assets in the same market.For example, my firm, Spark Investment Group has a very narrow niche - sub 100 unit MF or BTR in Greenville SC.

Then, speak to a lender or two and ask them to help evaluate your deal! 

Actions, they speak so much louder than words...... 

Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

I've done this so many times it is crazy, so speak with experience.Also in small towns trades can be tricky. 

Networking with luxury RE brokerages will probably fast track you as well. 

So far I am happy with my property manager but constantly want to be on the lookout/speaking with other investors in Detroit about their experiences with their firms.

You should speak with your real estate agent and/or a real estate lawyer here.