Typically, MF deals range between 3 - 7 years, so make sure that whoever you partner with is someone you have an alignment of interest with, as that is much more important than the deal, of course, until you actually make contact with a syndicator and interview them.After you do that, then you would be able to learn more about the returns you can get and what their risk appetite is, the syndicator's main investment strategy, and a whole lot of other factors.   

This has to do with risk appetite and how the SBL and Conventional programs are structured.Depending on how you’re structuring your deals.

Keeping assets in anonymous (at least a different name) LLC's separates your equity risk depending on the net worth of each property and your appetite for risk. 

You need to talk to several local and regional banks as well as mortgage lenders to discuss options as they all have different appetites at different times and offer different rates and terms.Some banks will offer construction to perm others only the construction part.

Conversely if your risk appetite is higher than your market, then take on more risk.

Here in NEPA, a duplex with $650 rents ($1,300) would need to sell in the $60--80K range to whet investor's appetites.

@Chris Hill - I think it depends on your short term income needs and risk appetite.

There’s always risk in everything so gauge your risk appetite then proceed.Good luck. 

This is yet another example of why people need to work with list brokers to find some newer motivated owner occupied lists - so they aren't competing against the multitudes following the same set of instructions.Most ethical list compilers will suppress their files against the Direct Marketing Association Do-not-mail list.

BP,How many people out there are currently investing (or considering investing) in 'MINI WAREHOUSES' (500 - 1,000 sq ft over-sized storage units) which have A) power outlets, B) fire suppression equipment, and C) you can use to hang a business license at / conduct business operations?