Bonus if they have a military discount.

With good small apartment complexes you can hire a good management company and offer them a bonus for leasing out units.  

In the end, the value of the deal comes down to a minimum, specific, monetary return, within a specific period of time.Here's an example:  I want all my cash back at refi on a rental$100,000              ARV in specific area based on Sales Comps$  80,000              75% ARV for refinancing$  75,000              Cost to buy/rehab$    5,000              Cash Out at Refi (bonus, bonus, bonus...)Here's another example: I want all my cash back at by the end of the first year on a rental$100,000                 ARV in specific area based on Sales Comps$ 80,000                  75% ARV for refinancing$ 85,000                  Cost to buy/rehab$      500/mo.           

Having bonuses for contractors that get work done ahead of schedule, and bonuses when inspections come back without issues.  

It is just an added bonus- The property needs to cash flow when you purchase.

My office is under the garage bonus room so I am undisturbed by my little kiddos during work time.

As for how much, if the potential lender has other investments (CD's, stocks, etc), I would try adding 2+ points of interest to what they're getting on best of those, and maybe a bonus or stake in the profits if/when you sell the property.

@Travis BealI love the WNC Mtns and the rapidly growing craft beer scene is a huge added bonus.

Be an employee of the owner working on a salary with NO bonuses or commissions.You don't mention what this girl's legal setup is, but you don't want to get in bed with someone just because the tenants love her - the nightmare will end up blowing up in YOUR face, not hers if she does something even mildly incorrect (read ILLEGAL!).

Double bonus if you can find another applicant who is objectively better qualified.