@Keith Smith 1) know your finances, 2) know your strengths but more importantly your weaknesses, 3) take calculated and educated risks.

strength in numbers …  and honor the money partner 

To keep pushing yourself to take calculated risks to new heights takes constant strength and courage. 

@Marc A Louis-charles loan terms will greatly depend on your experience and financial strength.

I’m not sure in what capacity you are looking to be involved in apprenticeship or mentoring but let me know what your strengths are?

In my years, I rarely see conventional fly at sub 680.. if you’re in need of getting to 45-50% DTI, then 700, or showing strength in a bit larger of a down payment can help. credit is the easiest fix here.

Many on the forum reply "It's about the statistical risk which has been shown by insurance, my insurance bans the breed, general size and strength of the animal means if an incident were to occur, it's likely to be more significant".    

(This is the part that sets other investors and myself apart from those that never get started in real-estate)I find strength in adversity.

It all depends on your financial position and strength as a borrower.  

Yet, the diversification between different syndicators and locales could be a strength (and I currently own no multifamily).