That was one of the attractive points for me, since several other deals I joined in the last few years have had capital calls due to increased debt costs.One concern I have is that, while they claim vacancy at the property is 7%, I see quite a few listings on apartments.com for the complex that indicate a higher number. 

.), where things are (cleaning supplies, trash, etc.) and points of interest in the area (such as local attractions and restaurants).As I am new and definitely still learning, if I missed something please let me know.Wish you the best as you get set up!

Additionally, I think a new build would attract higher quality renters.

If overpriced, you with attract unqualified tenants. 

Spare the agent, spoil the builder, break your wallet.

The city has attracted substantial investments from companies like Intel, Google, Honda and more driving job growth, increasing housing demand and boosting property values.

A good PMC screens for and attracts the right tenants, for a much lower price. 

Do any of you experienced investors/landlords/property managers have effective strategies you use to make a unit more attractive?

I once downloaded and analyzed Zillow data to find markets with attractive cap rates...

The others category of investors who succeed are those who identify real estate that can emerge from C/D neighborhood status and use the voucher recipient tenants as the lesser of two evils until the neighborhood can attract better quality tenants.