Most of the Qualified Intermediary failures over the years could have been prevented with regulatory oversight.  

SWARM is a free platform to issue digital regulatory compliant securities.

It is advisable to do your due diligence and ask about such things as how long have they been in business, are alternative assets their sole focus, are they BBB accredited and rated, are they a regulated financial institution, have they ever been sanctioned by any regulatory bodies, how many accounts and how much in assets do they administer?

As massive as the power industry is and the regulatory world around it, I can't imagine being able to go into the business of providing utility services for a profit and not be regulated at all.My experience also tells me that the public or a consumer in utilities is not defined by being a residential or industrial matter, I do know PURPA touches on residential services but it also includes any consumer. 

Disney basically owns Anaheim, and they don't much like competition for their hotels ... too much regulatory risk for me.

Lenders also might be more accustomed to the regulatory and compliance environment.... ....Finally, lenders may be removing credit overlays,...Overall, we expect that lenders’ tendency toward easing credit standards, together with relatively low mortgage rates and a strengthening labor market, will continue to support the housing market expansion."

Regulatory and compliance liability.  

I think a team approach is fine, select reputable and ethical players.Asking for and suggesting "Investor Friendly" team players is code for unethical or for those who may operate outside of the regulatory structure or such....someone who may be willing to look the other way.If that's the way an investor deals, good luck, they won't be in it for the long haul.If something is acceptable and lawful, then any professional in any aspect will work with you, it's not them that have a problem, it's your guru strategy and attitude in business.This is not directed at any one poster but a general statement from the various posts giving the flavor to the topic. :)

In addition to regulatory liability, there is lawsuit liability for exposing people (employees, tenants, neighbors).See my consulting company's web site news Section for some of my published magazine articles on these topics.

That number probably looks "stupid" to the guy underwriting to T12 at the prevailing stabilized cap rate.Brian:We have yet to venture into the waters of syndication here in Canada ... much legalise and regulatory jargon to digest first ... not to mention needing more experience playing with the big blocks.