Meanwhile I am working hard in value add deals, partnering with investors who have capital but not time/expertise.

Surveys are my area of expertise ;)Ultimately, I tend to agree with you that allowing pets, with specific guidelines and screening criteria for good pet owners, will often yield greater occupancy thus allowing you to increase rates.

We have shifted our business model slightly to match up with our expected returns.  

I think if you have time and expertise, then active investing might be for you. 

On the flip side, the large models did not cost that much more to produce, but the market would pay much more for a 10,000lbs top model. 

Please just mention my name or this forum post :)The one-time success rate at Midwest is just a different business model than just the $3500/year.  

Welcome Gloria I am a veteran long term hold investor.My expertise is in SFR, duplex and 4 plexes.

This depends on what model that you go down.

Before proceeding, I am seeking your expertise to evaluate whether this investment opportunity aligns with sound financial considerations.

I am looking to use that expertise to build a strong real estate portfolio using a multitude of strategies.