Most syndicators are not very motivated to put together profitable deals because they make money by putting together the syndication itself.As I've mentioned, not all of my passive investments have done great, but in aggregate they have done better than average because none of them have any of the items mentioned above. 

Some houses have so many decorations, misc. items around the house it is difficult to notice when things go missing over time.Hope this helps! 

I always make sure that the properties are cash flow positive, but the large bulk of the money I make from them is from the other items (appreciation, debt paydown, tax benefits, etc). 

They're about $2K, but in-unit W/D is the most requested item I hear.4 burner gas top should be OK.

Lastly, I make sure that we are double checking and doing proper due diligence - I walk the property and do an in-depth investor walkthrough for them, we do a home inspection, we have a licensed GC to walk and write up an itemized bid, etc.And to answer the last part of your question, one of the hottest markets is Columbus Ohio!

They usually cherry-pick fire and safety related items from new editions of the building code that just can't wait, in their opinion.

I didn't see a budget line item for furnishings, interior design, and amenities.

2 - What RE Market data3 - What Demographics4 - This is an after purchase, not a before purchase item.

I think by waiting to last minute to put things together you miss items and year end tax planning becomes problematic.

Punch List: Accounts for any punch list items involved.