Financing Multi Family Investments

[Eli Shicker]

I am curious as to how most syndicators structure their financing to make the most sense for the investment.  For every property I've analyzed, once I factor in the debt service from the loan, all cashflow is wiped out.  I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong, or if these deals just aren't worth it.  How do you structure the lending? Interest only or is there always principal? 5-7 years with balloon payment?

Thank you!