I don't put as much weight on the Cap Rate.

That is, by definition, losing money.The terms she has proposed are heavily weighted in her favor, and better than she would get from an experienced lender.

A really good tenant is worth their weight in gold, so if you have one lined up,  and you've verified everything, I'd get a signed contract and deposit ASAP!

Finally, I felt sure that I should be able to give more weighting to some data points, especially if others came in less than desirable.I have zero issue with going out and gathering every piece of data that I need to make an informed decision as well as learn along the way. 

The 246% is based on the forced appreciation ($1.5mm - $1.7mm) by completing a 27 unit rehab and increase to market rents ($25 more than current weighted average).

The REIA is a good spot to network and create relationships but don't put too much weight on the REI itself...

Location receives a lot of weight. 

Most stories I've heard from other landlords who had many problems with tenants was that they can have fraudulent references/ rental history so unless you can verify through a legitimate PM company it doesnt carry much weight.

Some are genius and worth their weight in gold, some are just holding motivational rah rah events upselling their next event which will do nothing for you.

My view is that the weight of the floor is distributed among all of the bricks not just one.