3) Internal vs External (In-house service teams vs Outsourcing: AM, PM, IR, Back office, Operations)4) Does the Sponsor prefer a single market?

I always say that your experience in REI financing will depend heavily on who you deal with as a Loan officer, processor, or broker. 

These areas may offer better long-term appreciation potential.Specific Neighborhoods:Research Local Demand: Talk to current students, university housing offices, and local real estate agents to identify neighborhoods with high demand for student housing.Check University Plans: Universities sometimes have expansion plans that can affect housing demand.

As we progress through 2024, commercial real estate shows a mixed landscape influenced by economic factors like inflation and labor market shifts.Office PropertiesThe office sector remains strained, with vacancy rates at a record high of 13.8% in July.

It's a commonly applied local overlay in the 'usual suspects' of States that have restrictive tenant protections, so its unfortunate that you thought you didn't have to accept it...technically you may not have been required to 'accept the voucher', but you have to allow them the opportunity to apply and then allow the housing office to decline the property. 

(This requirement may be waived under certain special circumstances constituting good cause for a waiver, such as the loan being issued because of a bona fide emergency, with the lender obtaining written consent from the buyer to proceed with the loan without the disclosure notice.)The closing on a home equity loan must occur at a permanent office of the lender, at a title company, or at the offices of a lawyer.After the closing occurs, the borrower has a three day period during which the borrower may cancel the loan without having to pay any charge or penalty.

@Matthew Rolf I know the post said wholesalers but we acquire multifamily that we self-manage and also do 3rd party management, based in the Apopka/Wekiva area with our office in Baldwin Park.

If you don’t see it ask your loan officer. 

However, the new Community Development Grant (CDG) program simplifies access to critical funds, offering three distinct grant categories:-Small Grants (up to $250,000)-Medium Grants ($300,001 to $5 million)-Large Grants (over $5 million)These grants can support a wide range of projects, including office, retail, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use developments of more than 10+ housing units with ground-floor retail.

However those who misrepresent their credentials or knowingly teach systems that do not work  can certainly be prosecuted and it's only a matter of time if the wheels aren't already turning in attorney general offices across the country for this to happen.