You will definitely want to run a tight ship with this group.

Reality is MOST folks simply are not capable of doing this..

When forming that business relationship the role of the sponsor is to ensure the the investor is fully aware, capable and comfortable with the sponsor and than the deal.

That is why it is very important to work with a sponsor with a strong track record and has a proven and capable team.If you can work with a team that has done some real due diligence and knows the real estate market, it is definitely a safer investment; however, it’s not to say that you shouldn’t do your research, too.As for your experience level, real estate syndication is an excellent entry point for those who are looking to be a passive investor.

After you have some experience you will be more capable of building a qualified and trusted OOS team that could provide a great chance at OOS RE investing success. 

Creative - you don't have to (& shouldn't) recreate the wheel starting out but be capable of taking the lessons and experiences of others and applying them to your market and your situation (this is very important now with how hot most markets are). 

Will be one of the largest shipping hubs in the country. 

My business partner and myself are about to purchase some land and place a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom shipping container home on it in the North GA mountains.

I bought some glass work in Venice once somehow it ended up in New York in their harbor and those dogs would not ship it  to me if I did not send them 100 bucks.. lol..

And as a former Navy Enlisted [E-6] who spent some time in Norfolk aboard ship, advance in your rates.