So in your/this case, this would translate to, “Yes, they decided they want to sell their house..

If you get in with a locked in company that's in it for the long haul, your success and being taken care of are gonna be pretty high. 

Even more so if they have to haul firewood up to the attic.

So as long as someone gets realistic with the TRUE cost to  own and maintain and the numbers work it can work but I am a big proponent if your going to have these types of assets they need to be paid for to really enjoy any financial benefit.lastly I can say the same thing about new builds.. over the long haul unless there is REAL appreciation more than just 2 or 3% if you sell within say 10 years your going to be lucky to break even as your going to have to spend 20 to 30k making the houses fresh again to get top dollar a 10 year old rental is not going to bring top dollar and the value at that point will only be what an investors will pay for a given cash flow..

We're in it for the long haul, we want tenants to stay a long time and reduce vacancy. 

. Haul away any demo/trash – Owner pays for cost of trash – contractor to provide all the receipts Pick up any/all materials for project and deliver to jobsiteKitchen Install new cabinets. Remove soffit and half wall, reposition outlets and switches. Extend half wall to match hall. Install bar island (12 inches) on half wall. Install two pendant lights above the half wall. Install new tile on kitchen floor, including floor cement board and tile. Install new appliances (refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, and garbagedisposal). Run dedicated electrical lines to the refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Install faucet and cabinet hardware. Install all necessary plumbing Install backsplash. Move outlet from behind range to more optimal location Install GFCI outlets within 4 feet of each other along counter space.o At Least two dedicated lines – all on GFCI breakers and at least one GFCI outletper circuit Install dedicated electrical circuits as follows:o Microwave: Dedicated 20-amp circuit (12/2 NM wire with a ground).o Garbage disposal: Dedicated 15-amp circuit (14/2 NM cable with a ground).o Refrigerator: Dedicated 20-amp circuit (12/2 NM wire).o Gas range: Dedicated 120-volt, 20-amp circuit (12/2 NM cable).o Dishwasher: Dedicated 15-amp circuit (14/2 NM cable with a ground).Bathroom Demolish existing bathroom elements. Install new cement board on floor and tub surround.o Seal with cement tape and red guard Install new fan, light, mirror, vanity, and replace toilet lid. Remove old tile and install new tile. Install new hardware and replace any old drain and supply lines. Install niche and tile from bathtub to ceiling. Install new bathtub and GFCI outlet. Light and fan on same switch Install all necessary plumbingLiving Room Install sliding door board trim. Install spot lights. Install 3-way switches in the hallway, living area and staircase (where marked). Install new air vent covers.Hallway/Staircase Install 10-inch LED light. 3-way switch (one near kitchen other near bedroom) Place laminate with Metal bullnose Install spotlights over staircase and one at landing at the bottomo lights on 3 way switchesBalcony Paint railing. Replace lightBedrooms Install spotlights in bedroom (up to four per bedroom). Install new fan. Spackle, sand, and paint. Paint closets and shelving, ensuring proper installation of shelves. Install spotlight in walk-in closet.Outside Paint stair railing. Install or repair 2 doorbells. Install or repair 2 exterior lights.Materials Included Cement/hardy board, drywall material. Granite slab for countertop and bar. Kitchen sink (D shape). Setting materials (thinset, grout, drywall tape, red guard, etc.). Baseboards, door, and balcony trim. Plumbing materials (excluding fixtures). Fastener screws.Total labor cost: $13,000

And this doesn't even address the risks they take coming to this country, like the women and children that are sexually abused or trafficked, the men that are killed, the drugs that are hauled over, etc.2. 

The one who thinks that they are masters of the universe in EVERY area of life, has 30 different businesses, claims to be fit as a fiddle, with a life in perfect harmony, shows off huge toys, has 30 different businesses, including selling their time by the hour to provide coaching... this person is not running a real estate syndication business.

I've also seen the extra space used to make a toy train set up for HO gage trains.  

If you just want consistent distributions over the long-haul, you may want a more stable deal with a longer horizon, even though that may mean giving up the 20% return possibility.