Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

For instance if your goal is to be an "Apartment Syndicator" then another resource I would recommend is "The Real Estate Syndication Show" with Whitney Sewell - He produces so many value packed podcasts and interviews incredible guests active in the business.You determine your path, based on where you'd ultimately like to end up.

If a sponsor, then begin interviewing to find the ones you would like to work with.

I would also recommend asking some very specific questions when interviewing lenders. 

This is all verbal and done during my personal interviews. 

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

Begin with carefully considered rental criteria, compliant with non-discrimination laws.Interview with questions that dove-tail with your rental criteria.If something comes up during the interview that reveals the person doesn't meet your minimum criteria to rent, let them know, so they don't waste any more of their time and yours.

Try to interview at least three managers1.

You might try going around to some of the family firms (focusing on ones more likely to do redevelopment) and asking for informational interviews, with a presentation about local OZs.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.