Or you want to spent the time, effort, and money to try and self-source an off market deal here.  

I'm going to ask for either a $50,000 downpayment or a source of funds letter from your lender to cover this amount.8. 

Trying to get into the nuts and bolts of how he was trying to source a location, project size of preference, what type of financial modeling he does, what kind of tenants he was hoping to attract/the strategy behind it, if he was doing any joint ventures or had done any in the past, if he had taken part in any syndications, what management strategies he was implementing with his current properties to maximize lease uptime and profit, what types of leases he generally favored contracting for his properties--all of that was like pulling teeth.

installing PSL flush beamSome of my other favorites are undersized electrical services (particularly underground) aluminum and knob n tube rewires.

Many don't come from traditional lending sources.

Nevertheless, my question is the following: How do I run a proforma correctly so that from a distance I can run numbers and know I have an educated source calculated to make a deal happen and not fall through.

Right now, you have to be able to source off market properties or be willing to force cash flow with large down payments. 

Buyers and investors who position themselves early will have the advantage over those waiting on the sidelines.For those looking to secure financing or explore investment opportunities, now is the time to build relationships, line up funding sources, and identify target properties before competition increases

My favorite calls are from prospective clients who have been with another company - they know what matters to them and I know a lot about how the relationship will go, based on what they've experienced with another PMC. 

The 4 units are my favorite and really compound as the rents go up each year, it adds up fast.