He speaks about doing this through syndication operation such as acting as the underwriter/sponsor/manager of anything from multifamily, land, buying businesses, self storage or anything that will make you money for that matter.

For example, I set up a syndicate to purchase a 21 + acre tract of land located in a major mixed use development with the intention of holding 3-8 years until we were one of the last sites to be developed.  

I think you've made the mistake of just asking for their price without asking about the value they bring to the table, which is how most landlords end up with crappy management and a list of complaints.

I'd just Get a little more focus. if you don't have the cash to close on the land I'd pass on it. 

They tend to focus on “midsize” landlords, people with 4-30 properties. 

As a side note, I know there can be some issues with a landlord "acting as a utility company".

Some cases the land is worth more than the buildings.

I invest in tax sales, mainly land.

We discovered with many other landlords or rental agencies that a voucher meant automatic approval.

you mean buy the land  Collateralize it , construction loan the build, refi out into the next because theres equity in it after completion?