Seems good but anyone that actually has functional experience getting deals have some feedback with it? 

Hi all, happy to be a newcomer on the largest real estate platform.

In my personal opinion, I think the largest factors will be the state of the economy; primarily unemployment rates as well as GDP growth.

Specifically, we're trying to understand how the most sucessful Broker / Lender relationships function, and what they look for in a partner.Thanks in advance for any thoughts or connections!

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

I recall a specific framework of business start up along the lines of starting with yourself, then adding an Admin, then an Ops, and then other support functions after that. 

Unlike a cash-out refinance, you pay for the funds as you go and it functions as a credit card (rather than a mortgage), giving you more flexibility over the funds secured via your house and is potentially cheaper than a mortgage since it is not amortized.

The largest differences will be flexibility (aside from pricing and rate) and the ability to finance distressed assets. 

When my accountant was with H&R Block they functioned this way and even though he could prepare my return in about 1.25 hours it would cost me $1800 because of the number of inputs I had specifically from my 7 properties.

If you want to become a multifamily investor, find the largest investor in that asset class in your area and work to provide them value and expect nothing in return.