Sorry for the arrogant title...but made you look :)I am an IT consultant leading Big Data, and Data Science projects and I am looking to use my experience/skills to give me an edge in Real Estate investing.

That falls along the old saying that it's "More of an Art than a Science".

These shortcuts will be pointed-out as we go along: Now let us consider our happy, fictional couple, the Smiths, who purchase a four- unit apartment building in their hometown for $292,500.

I think I have the process down to a 6th grade science (or experiment at least...).

I think I have the process down to a 6th grade science (or experiment at least...).

I think I have the process down to a 6th grade science (or experiment at least...).

Assessing a syndication deal is not rocket science- but on the other hand it is not at all trivial and there is much to be learned.There  are many factors to consider aside from the proforma figures thrown at you by the broker/ syndicator.To mention a few:  Syndicator/Company background/  experience/ Track Record.Investment Strategy and Process.TeamAlignment of InterestMarket PPM- Fund termsWaterfall and FeesAccounting/Valuation/ReportingLegalsIMHO point 1 above is more important than any of the others and should be the make or break before even considering the specific offering.

It's not rocket science - but you do have to take the initiative to learn and grow understanding the online space. 

Evaluation of credit is both an art and a science, there are advantages to setting minimum standards, also advantages to making exceptions.

@Scott GrahamThis isn't rocket science.