You need access to 9 and 10 level deals to have enough spread to generate a layer for preferred equity and still take home some dough on your own.  

I prefer to have the tenant renew so the lease expirations can be better managed and better predicted. 

But there are just too many marketers, some of whom do not even mind the time zone for a given area code.I prefer post cards.

I'd prefer to keep the asset and access the equity, if possible.

Preferably multi family but I’d be open to trying out whatever works in my market.

A laptop may be preferred due to portability but if there are suggestions of desktops I will look into them. 

They're a family of four children so I prefer to not uproot them. 

Not if you're inquiring about current loan programs and requirements, and how long they have had those programs and the various loan types they prefer, and whether they keep or sell their conforming paper.   

My target market is Arizona, Colorado, or Oregon with a preference in Arizona.

We prefer apartments that require repairs.