The type of collateral, the status of the local real estate market, the strength of the borrower, the terms of the Note (rate, term, payment amount & frequency, balloon, subordination, etc), the payment history of the borrower (seasoning), compliance with origination regulations, with or without recourse.  

I am a hands on, small time landlord doing about everything myself (but contracting out some skilled work)I find housing people worthwhile (and even profitable), but nobody would want a television show about it (think of a camera zooming in on me cleaning carpets or painting walls for hours....snooze)...In fact, I think if you do things right, you can prevent much of the drama (no building disasters or angry tenant confrontations) the staple material that would keep viewers riveted.My strengths would be in the day-to-day, nitty gritty details of small time landlording, especially for part-time landlord that holds down a day job.

@Gregory Jay, whether you decide to tackle a flip or a rental first, you'll need to make sure you have a good team that has strengths that will cover your weaknesses.  

A block foundation complicates the issue because it doesnt have much tensile strength so some other member may be needed to load the pins.  

Try to allow each other to take on certain aspects of the business, based on your individual strengths.  

When she is telling you about herself, listen for her goals, strengths and any needs she might have and keep them in mind.

My top 5 strengths are: Ideation, Strategic, Positivity, WOO, FuturisticSorry about the long posts!

Yes @Rob Cee we look into all points you mentioned regarding the background experience and borrowing strength of the contractor. 

Find a lender that will access your portfolio and the strength of it.

Clearly the strength of that building drives the return on investment.