Soft close on all cabinetry (think thats probably pretty standard in most areas now), dimmers on all light switches, mood lighting in kitchen, and cased windows rather than drywall returns.

You want a DSCR or an investment loan from a traditional bank.

I’ve decided that doing a 1031 into a more traditional property is the best move, here.

The lights I put in to replace the old flushlights wouldn't go out completely, they had a constant low glow in the off position.

In that case, would it be a traditional 15-20% down payment be my only way to go? 

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

This is especially crucial in urban environments where every inch counts.Enhancing Market AppealIncorporating elements that attract tenants—like natural light, flexible layouts, and sustainability features—can significantly increase a property's desirability.

While it provides opportunities for buyers who may not qualify for traditional loans, it's important to ensure affordability and long-term sustainability.

Yes. build to rent in urban core adjacent neighborhoods. traditionally in our market in Columbus Ohio existing inventory was good 2014-2020. as prices rose, the cost to build started to match existing inventory prices because of supply shortage, especially for 2-4 multiunit dwellings. around that time we started to look at new construction and land. we found that land is a 12 month or more supply in our market which makes it a buyers market and you can design any structure you want in new construction. if you like a layout or floorplan all you have to do is design it. after that we looked at the right unit mix and Floorplans and layouts. we started looking at high rent per square foot layouts that were better than single family.

This also begins YOUR title seasoning, so that when you're ready to take out a traditional mortgage, you can refinance and pay off the seller without a title seasoning issue. you can buy title insurance from the title company at closing. this is a good idea.