It's not about you though, it's the motive and rationalization of the alleged perpetrator at that exact moment that is at issue.There's a lot to be said for cultivating and maintaining the very best tenants possible, as you would your team of contractors, agents, attorney, CPA, lenders... 

He wins, you not so much.I guess it really just depends on how you structure it and how he gets compensated.Everybody on your team, and your partners in particular, have to be rowing in the same direction, and that means you all (as in all y'all) need to have a financial interest in making sure it gets done on time and on budget. 

I'm very open to building partnerships, and working with teams who are already established in markets with high upside for keep and hold strategies.

Everyone thinks that they can do this, and many don't truly understand how much work is involved and the team that is required to make a deal happen.  

I believe that great success can be made only with great people in your team.

I am newly investing in the Stark County area, specifically Canton and I am looking to build my team. 

You have to have a solid trustworthy boots on the ground type of person on your team. 

as long as you are partnered with or have the right trusted team in place it doesnt matter where you are located.. but in my experience if you are investing far away you are better off becoming a passive investor

I want to build my team and I’d like to hear input from you guys.

@Tom KellerI can speak to what I know which is Multifamily.The beauty of Multifamily syndication, which is a turnkey model for the Equity partner/s, is the team aspect of it.A syndication team allows you (Active or Passive) to work in your field and continue to make $ while the team of operators run the asset/business.