Oddly enough I became caffeine sensitive so I switch to decaf which prior to I used to think people were pretty dumb to drink decaf and then I was drinking it.

And they are probably going to want a down payment to show you have skin in the game. 

This includes a discussion of their overall risk management program -- Life, Disability, Long Term Care and Liability -- to make sure the plans are adequate and cost effective.Considers the overall investment portfolio to make sure investment selection and diversification are managed appropriately.Reviews the overall tax sensitivity of these investments.3.Plans the Distribution of Wealth during Life in the Most Advantageous WayConsiders the IRA and qualified retirement plan distribution plan; not as an accountant, but using a tax expert as appropriate.Assesses who serves as their durable power of attorney or successor trustee of a revocable living trust in case of an incapacity - again using the appropriate advice from a CPA and legal counselors.Considers ways to distribute wealth to children and descendants for well-being, education and other purposes and doing so in the most tax-efficient method.Reviews charitable giving for both tax savings and control issues.4.

I think I understood where you were coming from and I have a pretty thick skin. 

If someone is starting out and they aren't putting any of their own money, putting some skin in the game, I'm not seeing how they're approaching a private lender and asking someone to fund their deal.

If the deal makes sense and you have the capital to get skin in the game, you will find financing!

Maybe you create your own forum then.Maybe you should quit being so sensitive, unless this is the exact stuff you push and promote that leave people stuck like Nick.  

So, my broker friend is only about 35 years old and between the two of us we will put a huge amount if skin in the game so our limited partners feel more-safe.In this thread I ask many questions not because I am ignorant about syndicating.

They have no skin in the game and talk is cheap. 

Much below that, the tenants are super sensitive to changing economics and inflation.