If you show weakness or a passive attitude you are sure to be taken advantage of moving forward.  

While a strong internet connection may not be the sole reason someone moves in to your apartment building, a weak connection could definitely be the reason they move out.

I am discovering some of the areas I am weak in.

I would much rather be earning the $3k/mo that those homes are providing me than the weak results that most 401k plans have been delivering.There is one other thing to consider.

Ask them what they are looking for in their next deal.Also ask yourself what are your strengths and weaknesses. 

I know this is basic, but the loan part is my weakness so far.

In that range I know typically that is a weak suburban type area with lower rents and the center will have many smaller mom and type tenants ( maybe 8 to 10 plus) and financing will be tough to get ( especially if investor buyer is not local) .

You need to figure out your own niche and utilize your strengths and minimize dealing with your weaknesses.

Most will give non-recourse with 40% or more down.I would rather own a class A to B asset in a great area for 3 million with 1.5 million down then C to D asset in a weak area for 1,700,000 putting 1,500,000 down.

I am amazed at these construction costs - I would be utterly shocked if someone could build anything right now for 85 a foot, unless of course you are the GC and not taking any payment for your labor.. in which case you are still subsidizing a weak deal.