It was too broad and consequently spent too much money.Ineffective message: my marketing wasn't compelling enough to create action: I didn't distinguish myself enough from any other investor/ buyerFollow-up was not consistent, too much shooting from the hip.

The main distinguishing point is how often you will need to write a check.

(a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or leasing agent without being licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil fine to OBRE in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for each offense as determined by OBRE.

It does not distinguish this situation from a straight investment property.  

I know there is a lot of "free"/inexpensive material out there to educate oneself but I am really looking for more of a mentorship program or a real college program such as a MS in real estate(I need the structure) (The program is relatively expensive and I am not really getting any guidance what a MS will do for me).

My wife and I have found wonderful information on this site and we're hoping to get some insight.We already have a handful of rental properties- one self managed and the others with property managers.

The broker can claim to be able to ‘syndicate’ but eventually may only perform as an introducing broker, and the contract should be clear on how to distinguish thisWhat is the method on how to distinguish the difference between the syndicators term sheet and the investors term sheet. 

What makes you think you can distinguish a good deal from a dog? 

I see what you’re saying which is my original thought is why would anyone listen to someone with 0 experiences and 0 followers and how would I distinguish myself.

And it helps to distinguish between them.