Then an inventory of the size of units for the 83.  10/15/20/etc. 

I moved into a somewhat decent sized apartment complex for six months between houses. 

You can have two properties with similarly sized roofs in two completely different neighborhoods at different cost points. 10% "might" be a starting point, but it depends on a lot.

New homes are going to have virtually no repair, maintenance, or capex needs for the first five or so years, so you’ll be able to forecast your operating expenses and cash flow with a bit more certainty from the outset.Older properties, however, are generally more affordable than a new home of comparable size and build quality, so if you’re after a good deal, you’ll likely have more luck here—especially if you’re willing to look beyond the MLS for deals.

We brought 20% to the table.

Tomorrow your current offer may not be on the table, and taxes won't matter then!

There was this group of ladies at a few  tables over.  

For commercial sized apartments, the asset and the income coming from that asset are the real security behind the loan.If you are syndicating a deal, inspections are included in costs covered by partnership.  

Sure, you can make your unit extra special through design or amenities but when most of your competition is similar in size/shape, those extra items can only warrant so much of an increase in ADR. 

For example, if you are looking to get $1,000 a month and all the available rentals on Zillow have hardwoods for a comparable-sized property/ unit you would want to add hardwoods.