I know a few private lenders who unfortunately had to foreclose on a loan because the investor could not execute the investment.  

Having come to the conclusion that a number of these variable are market specific, when one looks at a operators pitch deck/executive summary what can you look at (numbers wise) from Income/Expense statements to cross check to see if deal (single asset syndication) is reasonable specifically related the quantitative apartment specific information in relation to the deal? 

Get informed, make a decisions, execute. 

I’ve done my research and I have an idea of what I’m doing but I’m really struggling executing what I’ve learned.

Ski areas are tough to execute that option.

Take a deep breath and execute the rehab plan you have to the best of your ability.

The Index also takes into account how vulnerable the population is, as well as the area’s ability to recover.

So transactional lenders (NOT hard money lenders) came in to provide the short term funding needed, at 2-5% interest on the amount lent.When a buyer is successful in obtaining an executed purchase contract on a piece of property, some people believe that he obtains “equitable interest”, not “legal interest” in the property.

What gave birth to this practice... is it a law... an ordinance... or maybe some builders association paid off the county executive?

In a short sale the property gets listed at market value, a buyer is secured and contracts executed, and then you would go to the lender for short sale approval on that sale.