The more experience you get the more sophisticated you can get in your approach to investing. 

They aren't sophisticated investors. 

And via the clustering we are utilizing green-space in a communal manner thus reducing foot-print of that BUT retaining such perception as each unit has walkout to what seems a BIG green space.

When did you change from your initial project management tool for 2-3 properties to something more sophisticated for managing 4-10 projects at once.Greatly appreciate everyone's thoughts and contributions!

However, the people who use rules of thumb don't have sophisticated software that can analyze deeply thousands of potential deals every day!

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback—it’s clear that I need to clarify the distinction between my approach and the traditional perception of “cheap rent.”

Syndicators do this because most passive investors are not sophisticated enough to realize the "security" of the preferred return means they usually are giving up the potential for massive returns if the deal does well.This next comment would apply for all syndication.  

Right now, I am curious about, but not anything close to sophisticated on, office, especially in the suburbs of Denver where I live.

The primary form of diligence we see on the forums is "what do you think of XYZ sponsor and deal" whereas the common form of diligence in the space by institutional investors, large investment groups, family offices, and sophisticated investors involves following the sponsor for years, underwriting the deals, validating rent comps, background checks on the general partners, and a host of other diligence that materially de-risks the investments.  

The only time I suggest other software, like AppFolio or Yardi, is if you’re managing larger, more sophisticated commercial multifamily deals.