First thing you should do is make sure you understand the fundamentals of owning a business...

I know there are other complications that come into play with syndicating (due diligence, renters, renovations, etc) but similar fundamentals.  

My main focus currently is continuing to get a solid foundation and understanding of the fundamentals while networking with fellow investors in the area.I've been lurking for a few weeks so just wanted to take some time to say hello and thanks for all the excellent topics I've read through thus far.

The other outfits seem solid but I'm not  fan of the market fundamentals (Cleveland, etc.).

If you don't have good answers for the first two, I'd suggest you get those fundamentals out of the way first.

There is no guru book  or course that teaches the real estate spectrum necessary for land speculation, you better begin by learning the fundamentals of real estate and master the basics before trying to  deal in the raw land market!  

@Derrick Umphlett you’ve got the right idea but as @Greg Dickerson and @christoper hunter mentioned there’s some fundamentals that you’re going to need to establish that will bring legitimacy and value to a deal.

Sounds like you guys have all of the market fundamentals down to a "T".

You will learn all of the important fundamentals of owning a rental property such as tenant screening, landlord-tenant law, make readies, renovations, maintenance, customer relations, insurance, property taxes, fundamental contracts, and paperwork.Intermediate Stage:After acquiring several more units, you more or less have everything under control.

I respect your decision and the direction you take based on those fundamentals.