I'm an equity partner on four different apartment complexes and have learned a lot from talking with and observing the lead investor (i.e. syndicator) about raising capital and investor relations by being in those deals.If you are fortunate enough to find a mentor, it would be wise to find someone with integrity, who has multiple SUCCESSFUL deals under their belt and believes in consistent and clear communication with their investors. 

Purchase price: $75,250 Cash invested: $30,000 Purchased via rooftsock, simple transaction What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I have a question that might be too simple. 

Its not simple like you'd think. 

I think the best you can do is add a few accent walls in the bedrooms and make it less neutral. we paint everything white in our new builds and very neutral as well as do higher end simple painted accent walls and trim walls to help make the house a little different. if you really want to sell I'd get a interior designer / stager and spend 5k with a way more experience agent who sells new builds. we are licensed if you can't find someone. the way I market is very different. 

The most common in simplest form that has been deemed as most passive is a simple, long-term rental.If you have not purchased a property for yourself, yet, I would highly recommend getting started with house hack, and learning that way.

When I managed properties the owner would regularly call me in his office.... why did we spend $1/sqft to paint this apartment, why did we replace a fridge, what does it cost $2500 to do a simple make-ready on a 1 bedroom luxury apartment?

Depending on the state or jurisdiction where you reside this is a fairly simple process.  

Currently most places operate in a grey area or require a simple permit (there are some toxic towns that we'd steer clear of).

If your own real estate directly, a simple LLC will be more then enough to get started