Granted, my example is a "smaller" deal versus some of the large MF syndicators buying $50mm+ deals.  

@Jagan ReddyThere is physical occupancy versus economic occupancy.

The opportunity for outsized profits versus LTR always exists, because it requires much more work in terms of marketing, maintenence, cleaning.

We needed $28k to close versus $84,750 (15%) or $113,000 (20%) for small multi family. 

This would make lenders more comfortable lending to you, but it may be a harder sell for the family member versus just a promissory note.3.

Sometimes it's ambiguous, but even then, why should I bother with the company that has numerous unresolved lawsuits, versus another company that is virtually the same but has none.

They deal with other clients than you, and would benefit from keeping the business consulting income if you buy it versus going to someone else with a different professional advisor setup. 

I have seen some lenders get all the way into underwriting and deny the loan due to the "risk" of the collateral versus total vested interest.

A good mentor should want to share their learnings (versus sell them) - if you can find this, it could be your fastest way toward enhancing yourself.I don’t want to give particular input on your financial piece.

Add in that money goes out many months before any generated income, the worse financing options versus purchase financing, the detraction of something (even if it is just yard space) from the primary unit, the work involved even hands off is at least as high as a BRRRR but a brrrr can provide an infinite return.