Lack of persistence/effort/need does.

Property values also has increased due to the lack of inventory.

Why would the age matter if all the major systems have been updated, or the lack thereof, is factored into the sales price?

This lack of sophistication with money leads many to avoid using credit at all and just continuing to operate within their comfort zone.

If they give very little information or the new capital will only add a year or two to the viability of the deal, then I am likely not going to give them more money.The changing or stopping of distributions and calling capital are very stressful and concerning events when you combine it with a lack of information and transparency from the syndicator. 

I personally don't want to use them again mainly because of the lack of communication 

But if you search "Finance Friday" on BiggerPockets Money podcast on apple or spotify or wherever you listen they have some real gems that might help you think about where to start! 

Click the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner, enter your criteria, then narrow the focus down by blog, forum, or other categories.To be honest, the search feature in BP is lacking basic functionality.

Hey mate,Welcome to the BP forum.You and @Jackelyn Lee are smarty pants heheI quit school at 14 and I'm a two finger pecker typer 🤓My team laughs at me for looking like a Teppanyaki chef throwing rice at someone when I type.Biggest message for you is to always keep the dream alive and to keep pushing forward.There are many unsophisticated folks out there like myself and I'll be cliche and say "if I can do it, anyone can" hehe.What one lacks in talent, has to make up with effort.I've only known one way and that is to put my head through the wall.Many others will just open the door and get to the other side lol.Not me tho ehhhYep, neck is always sore but we keep pushing forward...Wishing you much success with your real estate endeavors 🙏

Get fee sheets or loan estimates from whichever 2-3 lenders you're considering and make an apples to apples comparison.