We’re seeing investors adjust their acquisition number and buy at deeper discounts to account for higher financing costs.

Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that  this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.

As soon as you get the leases signed and proof of security deposit and first months rent deposited into your account your can use it.The question should be, do I even need to get the units leased out to qualify ?

Raising money is all about marketing and sales (not real estate specific) so either hire marketing agency and read sales books, or hop on some LinkedIn courses on marketing and sales.Not sure the legal structure to use: talk to accountants and attorneys.Need deal flow: talk to brokers and go to a lot of networking events.Lending terms: start calling banks and loan brokers.From there, it is all risk mitigation. 

There are larger fluctuations in emotions as larger sums of money go in and out of your account.

This could make the sale more appealing by solving a logistical challenge for the landlord.Things to Keep in MindUnderwrite Conservatively: Make sure you account for all costs, including property taxes, maintenance, and potential repairs.

I'd deduct this before accounting for your total cash flow. 

 Hi @Sean O'KeefeI would also like to get a copy of the real estate professional logbook.Thanks Account Closed for directing me to this post!

I would not necessarily advise being cash flow neutral or negative before you account for these types of things.

Or, do you want to leave them 1 pile of cash in cash flowing checking account {passive investor}?