Reason why is if you go to sell it, people are not going to comp it based on 40 year loan.

We’re an MHC syndicator based in San Diego with a 15-year track record of strong performance.

Any marketing should always be based on the information provided by sellers in a deal. 

Class A properties are going to cost you more, have lower cash flow, yet be more attractive to a higher quality tenant base.

(If you have not already) read enough books on real estate to increase your knowledge base.

Well this is going to be more mandated by your investor base than anything a mentor can help you with (i.e. there are groups raising money targeting low double digit returns, with limited cash flow, and other groups that need to show mid-20s to get investor interest).Lastly, if you are looking at a mentorship: really hammer on HOW they will help you be successful. 

This method provides an indication of value based on the property's rents.

The structure is mainly appreciation-based, which minimizes tenant and maintenance risk. 

I'm also based in California.

So, here are the basics based on my market, which is AZ.