I know how parking is in Philly and with continuous development in Fishtown, a parking lot would help give peace of mind to people who live in the area. 

I think your wise to install a new roof, you can take the cost off your taxes and it will only add value to selling price, and it gives the buyer the peace of mind that they won't have to worry about a huge ticket item and shows your maintaining the property..Water  heater,, is a no brainier..

Personally, I'd rather own a property free and clear vs hold a mortgage just for the peace of mind, but a lot of people say you are losing money if you do this because with interest rates so low its better to take a mortgage and invest the difference in the stock market (or other properties).

I have also not syndicated but worked with syndicated partners, myself, and my family which results in slower growth but I'm at peace with that.  

When you've narrowed it down to one or two operators, visit them, shake their hands, tour the properties - looking someone in the eye is still one of the best ways to either gain peace of mind or clock hidden red flags. 

Yes, I would rather not have a mortgage on my personal home as that is peace of mind.

If it is found that the building next to my property is encroaching, do you still advice to go ahead with the deal and may be see if title company will provide something like enhanced title insurance for future peace of mind or just ask the seller to resolve issue in 30 days or back out of the deal?

You may want them for your own peace of mind.

Peace

I think what most of us women want when it comes to finances is a peace of mind.