You might think about consolidating your RE holdings (getting out of so many geographies) and utilizing that equity.My bias is towards getting good experience and doing something on volume vs. raising a bunch of money and/or a big commercial deal as a first go.The analysis at least for the BRRRR stuff is to look at the macro drivers of a regional economy, and then dig into the usual buy numbers and rent numbers to ensure you feel good about getting on that loop in a certain area.Hope this helps!

I need to educate myself to ensure my numbers will work in my favor once its time to rent keeping in mind I will a good property management company once I leave.

Since syndication is a new model for you and your siblings, you'll want to ensure that the returns are most attractive to investors to get you started in syndications.

I believe this is because the occupant policy ensures not only your structure but also your property inside?

If I have a property in mind...(1) What do private lenders look for to ensure that they are lending money to a good deal?

IMHO, "jumping in with both feet" as the gurus recommend, is the best way to ensure you get spanked royally and find out this isn't a game for the faint of heart.

If it is, you next need to ensure you have ample operating reserves before sending money back to the partners.One thing to keep in mind, if your lender is making you escrow replacement reserves you have to account for that as well so if your monthly RR escrow payment to the lender is 5k then you should deduct that from your distribution as well.

He really wants your property and seems willing to cooperate with some reasonable requests to ensure he gets to purchase it. 

But, now they're saying they are ensured a certain amount (extra fee), so many cents on each wash (another fee), things like that which push my part down to 35.43%.

Just setup autopay and ensure your renters pay on time.