Typically the properties are sold as is and require rehabilitation loans, or cash offers.

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I would assume that with an increase in renter occupied units in an area, the competition would be higher and therefore it would make sense to go outside of the area of competition (given other demographic information indicates the area is still appropriate for a buy and hold strategy).

What would be appropriate to offer friends and family, and how is the deal structured?

(38,000 original offer, I feel like 25-30 would be more appropriate)

Like dishwashers, garbage disposals and the lot, it's a matter of being an appropriate upgrade for the kind of units.Like @Corby Goade says, I do add A/C if I'm replacing the entire HVAC system.  

I am looking to rehabilitate properties for rent in order to make a profit that can be turned back into the investing cycle for more properties or maintenance on properties already acquired.  

I need help with something so I am going to bounce and post a more appropriate discussion.

If your numbers are right and presented appropriately you won't have to convince anyone to be a part of it.

Assign each house a "Class" and tag each transaction with the appropriate Class.