The best thing to do is call a few local lenders in your area and explain what you are looking to do and ask what options are available for that scenario. 

Real Estate is definitely not just a "numbers analysis" and you are definitely thinking about things the right way - but I think a good next step for you would be to spend some time putting a lot of this stuff into a (very) basic financial model/spreadsheets mapping out all the potential costs and estimates on effect (effect on value, on exit, different scenarios) - I think getting started with that framework should help with these decisions immensely

Especially when they work commonly with each other.

I wonder if 10% is so commonly used because people are looking at 10 yr time frames and not 30+?

CO landlords can still evict for all of the common grounds for eviction: nonpayment of rent, violation of lease terms, damage to property, disturbing the peace, health and safety violations, illegal activities etc. and can also still evict if they plan to conduct repairs or renovations, property demo or conversion, move in to the unit themselves or have a family member move in, withdraw the property from the rental market, or if the tenant refuses to sign a new lease with reasonable terms. 

If you are looking for someone to teach you syndication, a common thread is to start a thought leadership platform: podcast, post on LinkedIn, post on BP, create YouTube content.I would say, if you have almost no understanding of what Cap rates are, the basics of underwriting and excel modeling, how to find brokers, etc a mentor can help accelerate your learning.  

I've had the opportunity to talk with quite a few successful investors that have eclipsed the $100m transaction mark but would love to hear your thoughts on what you'll find in common with all of these investors.   

This is scenario that I think could go either way.

I don't see you in our system at all so I am unsure who you may have as an account executive but I would like to offer to personally assist you with any questions/scenarios you'd like reviewed. 

The common theme was we took training but did not invest.