We are probably going to first try as many meetups as we can as we also are always seeking passive investors for our syndications or to joint venture with.

Are you going to structure it as a loan or some kind of joint venture? 

Have a genuine conversation.

I’m looking for some advice from anyone who’s had successful joint ventures on buy and hold investments with a partner who doesn’t mind being a “silent partner” or hard money lender.

@William WashingtonInstead of syndication speak to your attorney about joint venture.

Here is a list of lenders specializing in this type of loans for retirement accounts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-list-of-non-recourse-lenders-for-self-directged-ira-and-401kYou IRA can partner with another IRA or individual and buy the property jointly. 

I recently saw a Durawall video where they applied adhesive to the back and silicone in all the locking joints. 

I learnt from a business course at our church with joint venture capitalists however there are samples on line that will give you a general idea as well as different formats.

@Edmondo Morgan Jr IF you qualify as a real estate professional AND you pass the 500 hour test for managing rental property you can offset other income—including a spouses if you are filing jointly.

To further clarify this issue, FHA loan rules also add, "Any person individually or jointly owning a home covered by an FHA- insured mortgage in which ownership is maintained may not purchase another principal residence with FHA insurance, except in certain situations as described in HUD 4155.1 4.B.2.d."