And the rent return on each property has to stand alone as a good investment and the appreciation and other exit strategies are icing on the cake.

The commission was just the icing on the cake!

I'm continuing to run my numbers assuming values will just keep up with inflation, and if I end up buying something then any extra appreciation would just be icing on the cake. 

One of my friends installs steel roofs on his properties in northern Wisconsin - lasts forever and eliminates issues with ice daming.Quality LVP (from a flooring store) a buck or two more looks and most importantly sounds better when you walk on it.

Afterward, grab a beer and pizza at Wyman's on the northeast edge of the park and a scoop of ice cream at Lik's next door.

ICE generally does not kick in doors, if someone will open them:)  But you should find out what you can about a potential tenant.Also, just FYI, sometimes people do not want to put someone on the lease because of their background, or because they are hiding from law enforcement or ICE or because they are subrenting your house. 

Contemporary style house where walls are cream, and the trim is natural wood.many thanks,Toby

Haha, just kidding, but, really thanks for telling me what not to do.... don't be direct and open and please tell me if I'm crazy but you are kind of coming off condescending, sorry if I am misreading you.But, considering this is an open forum, where people go to learn about things they don't know and/or network with those that do and don't know.At least contribute to thread, something more tangible/actionable.For example, in the vein of attempting to find out more about passive investing in apartment syndication...How do you break the ice at meeting other high net worth investors accredited investors, that invest in and/or recommend syndicators?  

That would be the icing on the cake!!!!

Icing on the cake is that since both of you have good credit, you'll likely get the best DSCR rates out there