. :)Don't underestimate your sphere, they should be your best resource, these people know and like you and by approaching them like this it's super low pressure, won't make you feel salesy, and eventually of course if they like you enough to recommend you they'll use you as well.PS.

I have had more than a few attorneys approach me to assist their clients as a personal favor to them after several other Brokers/Realtors had been "eaten" in the process. 

(This seems extreme to me but their approach during the whole scenario was “you hurt me so I hurt you” and does not bode well w me even after I attempted to engage in collaboration) Michael

Look into a fund of funds approach to maintain investor relations with your investors or simply partner into the main syndication by bringing in investors or playing a role.

I'm just brain storming trying to approach the issues in a systemic way versus of playing whack a mole when something needs attention. 

What type of real estate sector would be best for a hands-off approach? 

When I approached my attorneys and asked if they were reponsible for this they responded with the quote below. 

In summary, while I don't want to get stuck in analysis paralysis, I'd value any input from the seasoned folks here on where I may have made a mistake in my thinking or approach.  

They have approached me and asked if they could tap into the city sewer line for their development and have also asked for an easement.

@Robert S NappiThere is nothing wrong with using that approach.