Reason why is if you go to sell it, people are not going to comp it based on 40 year loan.

In other words, the investors are nearly wiped out already.  

@Gary Abrams A cloud based solution would work really well in your scenario of having other family logging in and helping with management. 

I did work for a commercial real estate investor prior to jumping into syndication, so that gave me a strong knowledge base to start with.

Because based on those answers, you can just get a conventional loan. 

That also plays a major role in what to do. end of day stocks and real estate over time provide the same return on average - so it is really based on the individual, their experience and desire Thank you. 

@Rami Refaeli I am on the Fort Worth side of the metroplex but the company I work for is based in North Dallas.

Even a single family builds can vary significantly based on site conditions and required structure/design.

After reading so many intros of young, single, eager individuals, I'm hoping I'm not too late to the game! 

It varies a lot and depends on the vintage of the property and your tenant base.