@Andy Eakes  Your comment about passive income being a long term game REALLY resonated with me - that's absolutely right, I'm doing this for the long term, not as a quick way to make money or as a flip!

:) Zillow has been significantly underestimating values in Johnson County KS all year, and my listing clients have been genuinely surprised with how much their homes actually sold for vs what they thought they could net by selling By Owner.  

I don't know assessment law in your state, but here in wisconsin If you refuse resonable request for information.

Everyone here has been truly helpful and they genuinely want us newbs to succeed in our endeavors.  

They are genuinely committed to helping their students learn and attain the success and lifestyle that they have reached.

As for genuine mentorship, etc... that's great if it happens.

I try not to come off as an investor but more as someone who is genuinely interested in their property and location.

I am glad I said something that resonated with you.

Testimonials and Fact Sheets are what resonated with people most... 

@Travis HouckLearning about investing in syndications and actually investing are two separate things and should be done in the following order:1) Learn the process and network2) Educate yourself on the asset class you're investing in3) Reach out and evaluate a number of deal sponsors4) Pick the ones whose strategies and values resonate the most with yours5) Take actionA few articles to help you with the process:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/76728-questions-to-ask-a-syndicatorhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84504-step-by-step-process-on-how-to-invest-in-a-real-estate-syndicationhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84064-what-type-of-investor-to-be-when-i-grow-up-active-or-passivIf you need books recommendations, feel free to PM me.Best of luck!