Balancing aesthetic appeal with durability and cost-efficiency is key in this process. 

The appeal came from the "turnkey" and approximately $25,000 in equity at the closing table alone.

Personally, I don't like anything that pay money that is no connected to an agent doing deals but I can see the appeal.

I think you are on the right track however its going to be necessary for you to have some "skin in the game" sooner rather than later - while it can be appealing and seemingly possible to build a significant real estate portfolio with all of "OPM" the reality is you are probably going to need to have some equity in these properties - 20% or so down from your own funds to keep building. 

I am already in the process of meeting with local contacts in my area, but individual people have their areas of expertise and their own biases, so the idea of crowd sourcing from a wider audience was appealing.  

This also means that property owners will be able to benefit from fewer vacancies from the high demand of rental homes in the city.How to get started on investing in PittsburghFlipping houses may seem appealing when first getting started in investing.

Also adding another bed may appeal to a certain group that needs say 6 beds instead of 5. 

There's a Florida decision by the Second District of Appeals (civil not criminal), Jackman v.

Are there amenities that appeal to people living there? 

As someone experienced in property management, it's concerning how often people are swayed by the appeal of a single property without considering its surroundings, such as being near deteriorating areas.