As a family-run business we’re curious—what factors do lenders prioritize most when evaluating projects like ours?

Prioritize your financial stability.

They already lost some major players due to the state capping rates https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/california-insurance-c... will all insurance companies stop coverage, raise rates or reduce what they cover?

They then missed out on several more years of growth because they got out of the game and waited on the sidelines for things to look better. 2010 to 2012 was the period that cash investors were the players or those with IRA keep in mind investor loans were still basically non existent in those years for all those expect very well to do Investors beginners were not getting investor loans. 

Wholesaling is risky, because there are a ton of bad players out there, and so most brokerages don't even allow it because there is so much risk, and the principle broker is risking their livelyhood. 

I’d love to hear what you prioritize when evaluating multifamily deals.

Other software also has bank feed integration, automated income tracking, receipt scanner, accountant-approved reporting, etc.Of course, it totally depends on what features you prioritize! 

Seasonal Slowdown (With a Twist)The holidays always lead to a slower rental market as potential tenants prioritize family, travel, and gift-giving over finding a new home.

I wish that I had prioritized having a nicer property, as opposed to one that looked great on paper but needed a ton of work.

Refinances are still active, slim pickings but some players are out there who are direct lenders, flip loans are also available (75-100K) min property other than conventional and gov backed loans.