From what you’ve written you’ve provided a framework for just that.  

Institutional private lenders operate on a larger scale with more structure and formality, offering quick and flexible funding but within a regulated framework.

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A DST is not simply a syndication that allows investors to invest with 1031 dollars.DSTs have a specific legal framework that limits what DSTs can do. 

The provided framework ensures a comprehensive and objective assessment of potential sponsors.

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. 

Rein, First, understand legal framework and financing options first.

.- Legal and Regulatory Framework: RERA Approval: Verify that the project is registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and has all necessary approvals. 

A 5 plex vs 13 plex can have considerable financing considerations.. a strategic mortgage partner will be critical to answering some upfront questions to provide a property search framework. 

Real Estate is definitely not just a "numbers analysis" and you are definitely thinking about things the right way - but I think a good next step for you would be to spend some time putting a lot of this stuff into a (very) basic financial model/spreadsheets mapping out all the potential costs and estimates on effect (effect on value, on exit, different scenarios) - I think getting started with that framework should help with these decisions immensely