I think that's a great way to go about your goals; by getting some experience through a few deals and then eventually getting involved into larger ventures like mobile home parks.

One likes a larger number of units and doing syndications, while the other likes lower number of units and partnerships.

energy disappears real quick once they realize you’re not as low-risk as they hoped.

For most people its a colossal waste of time and energy. 

From my knowledge, they typically work with larger builders and developers.

They completely wasted my time and energy.

Partner into larger multifamily deals by owning a clear operational role.

You'll need to bring a lot of energy and commitment but it is Very achievable.  

Private equity usually requires a larger minimum investment and longer hold periods than single-family or small multifamily investing, so it’s not as liquid as traditional rentals.The best way to start is by talking to operators, reviewing a few term sheets, and understanding the types of deals that match your risk tolerance and investment horizon.

It is built for larger PM's.