You still need to have a participating lender make the loan.

Thanks to all whom participate 

If there was a great deal and a large 1031 participant then it might make more sense to do syndicating.  

I'm sure there are plenty of highly successful investors in your home town actively participating in the market everyday.

keep in mind that seattle may be looking at rent control and they have recently instituted an "inspection" program that requires the city "experts" inspect your rentals to ensure they are up to standards.....i would never buy in seattle

Can anyone suggest an institution to get the education from?

It will be awhile before you can get a stated income HELOC (home equity line of credit) from a traditional (bank) institution.  

This is unsustainable in the long run and is largely driven by the fact that there are few other viable alternative investments available and private and institutional investors have entered the commercial market seeking yield. 

Seems to be directed at HUD participants/grantees (i.e. federal agencies and federal grantees, which could include local governments) and to be a way for them to analyze/plan/assess their fair housing priorities/goals. 

Germain Depository Institutions Regulation Act that might be applicable to what you are doing: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1998-12-05/news...I would like a clearer idea of what you're asking however, so you and a partner will form a partnership LLC, and take out a loan from a bank?