Check that all documents are there, and that they look professional, and were prepared by a reputable syndication attorney – and not via an online tool.

Super responsive and professional 

In addition one has to qualify as an accredited investor for a lot of syndications. 

call Sean Beattie he’s out of Realty Experts in Fremont he’s very professional and easy to work with.

Reaching out to seasoned investors in BP.Take advantage of all the free resources available here--the podcasts, blogs, and articles; and also network with more experienced real estate investors on BiggerPockets.Also, consider joining a local real estate investment club in your area to "rub elbows" with other real estate professionals and investors.Happy to help in any way I can.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

If he is not licenced/insured, friend or not, you do not hire him.Precedents dictate proper professional management of your business.

Once you have vetted the operator and find a project you like you can leverage the experience of a real estate professional to run the day to day operations. 

He can explain land trusts pretty well and has first-hand experience using them, but he is not a legal professional. 

A bit of advice to new agents and aspiring real estate professionals, FIND A MENTOR WHOM YOU ASPIRE TO BE LIKE, FIND A FEW SO THAT YOU GAIN MANY DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE PROCESS THAT THEY TOOK TO BECOME SUCCESS.