However i’m not top confident building my own portfolio myself will get me there in time and thats why I get inclined into syndication.

I would be more inclined to consider higher class SFR in better areas as I would hope for a better rate of appreciation over time with those properties. 

I am inclined towards investing in Retails spaces.I am new to this space and would love to get pointers on how to get started, how to find RE agents, any gotchas or considerations for new investors.

However, if you don't have the time and aren't inclined to take that on, you're probably looking at a minimum of 15% for MTR management and 20-25% is common.

Some owners think twice before updating furniture because of the steep inclines and many stairs climbed to get into the home!

It's a strict 2-year requirement.As for strategies to avoid capital gains on the sale, if your client doesn't meet the ownership and use requirements for the Section 121 exclusion, they might explore other options such as:1031 Exchange: If the property is an investment property rather than a primary residence, your client could consider a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains tax by reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property.Installment Sale: If your client is willing to accept payments over time, they could consider structuring the sale as an installment sale, spreading the recognition of the gain over multiple tax years.Charitable Remainder Trust: If your client is charitably inclined, they could contribute the property to a charitable remainder trust, receive income from the trust for a certain period, and then have the remaining trust assets pass to charity upon their death, potentially reducing or eliminating capital gains tax.These are just a few options, and your client's specific financial situation and goals would need to be considered in determining the best approach.

my initial inclination is in line with both of yours: it's a slightly upscale community, property + type of traveler, so i would prefer a focus on making it great vs making it, in essence, 'cheap' per head.+ yes, that was also my initial reservation: a house that is filled with a bunch of beds is not a very interesting space.thank you for sharing that this isn't necessarily a mistake or the wrong way to go to build it out with a focus on design/experience more than utility.

If he knows you might threaten his reputation he might be more inclined to do the right thing.Get those quotes documenting that this was the builders fault to back you up.

Once under contract, I can surely send you the address to take a look and if case you or any investor is interested, I would be inclined to partner up. 

I would be inclined to do it for free if she’s your friend. i would be scared she had no plan to pay for the rehab when she purchased.How much money we we walking about?