I’m usually super private and I decided that to get what I want is going to require community and putting myself out there. 

But we remain cautious in our optimism as the capital stack requirements are still making it really difficult for large and small aggregator/operators to be able to craft the right deal structure.

Here are some considerations:Real estate requires a strong network.

Certified Tax Coach teaches accounting professionals how to bilk their clients for maximum fees, which Tax Coach in turn does to those seeking the Certified Tax Coach certification by charging large monthly fees on top of the required classes and conferences.And yes, it's not a "real" credential, just something they dole out to the tax professionals who spend ridiculous amounts of money for their services.You can find good accountants who will work pro-actively for you without all the monkey business.

We saw lenders requiring a 30-day "pay balance in full" situation.

Heck, I'd maybe get to a place of all but requiring some such basic competency completed before I take on a buyer client because I too get exhausted of answering the same basics and directing over n over to get with CPA to go over details. 

More affordable properties may cash flow well but take longer to scale.Rental rates in your market: Locations with higher rents (e.g. $2k/month) will require fewer properties than areas with lower rent (e.g. $800/month).

I'm also leaning towards requiring a lease agreement. 

Also many states have a cut-off date (in relation to some filing or event) where notices to junior lien holders are no longer required, if actual notice was even required to begin with. 

Interest rates are just one factor in the equation.You can offset high (er) interest rates by buying lower priced properties or fixers, or putting down more cash, or having a desperate seller do partial financing or buy down the rates...So if rates stay above 5% for the next 5 years I think 2 things happen: 1) More experienced/less timid investors have a huge advantage for a while, 2) eventually when everyone realizes this is the 'new normal' then things just go back to normal with slightly higher rates.But what do I know?