Basically, he negotiated with buyers to put down a larger deposit upfront, which he then used to fund part of the construction costs.

If the garage isn’t being used, turning it into a dedicated game room should add some value particularly if you are targeting families or larger parties.

.- Co-GP or partner on a larger syndication or JV purchase of a large multifamily.

Anyone have any suggestions on where I can find a few good, larger pieces that don't look cheap but also don't break the bank?

If you are looking for commercial properties, 5 units and above (if that's what you meant by multifamily), the Loopnet is ok, but really for larger deals.

I’m also debating whether to make it more attractive for renters by doing larger renovations.

You just need to invest more energy on the most motivated people until you’ve scaled enough to include everyone else.

@Chris Seveney I agree everyone should focus real energy on building a stellar network. 100% agree.

Alliant immediately approved me for a much larger loan than the previous lender... fingers crossed I don't run into the same issue with regards to a last minute request from underwriting to have an in-person appraisal that results in a lowball valuation.

I'm having trouble with the larger over five unit buildings