Keep in mind that some, such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR), require advanced computer calculation.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/73755-18-essential-metrics-to-a-complete-real-estate-investment-analysisAs far as finding multifamily properties, you'd find them the same way you find a SFR, and there are many, many ways to source them:By building relationships and letting everyone know you're looking for houses and apartments:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/72664-35-relationships-to-help-you-find-more-houses-to-flip-or-wholesaleLooking for them on the internet:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/72016-55-resources-to-find-real-estate-deals-onlineand, of course, locating them offline:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/71506-27-ways-to-find-off-market-and-wholesale-real-estate-deals-offlineBest of luck!

Specialty firms typically referred to as IRA facilitators and advisors perform this type of legal service.If you qualify as self-employed and have no full time employees, a Solo 401(k) is also going to provide checkbook control, and as a retirement plan has several advantages over the comparable IRA LLC.

Many of the big name brokerages will typically have good training. 

The goal of a MF sponsor/syndicator (typically) is to return their investor's money within 5 years and deliver IRRs in the north teens or low 20's if you're lucky.

Are private money loans from friends typically "secured" by something?

We're able to leverage our institutional finance + operating backgrounds to make a better product than the typical deal analyzers out there.

Nothing to get thrilled about, but it’s way better then typical savings rates.

Lenders typically allow cosmetic deficiencies. 

So, essentially I have zero into the property at that point.

These properties are typically found in C and D neighborhoods and older neighborhoods that are experiencing regentrification.2.