That creates a really nice price / rent ratio which is favorable for investors looking for cash flow.

And be sure you have the ability to fire them at will and settle up so if they aren't progressing how you would expect, you can move on without paying huge penalties or in some cases not having any way of being able to fire them at all (some of the builders' contracts are ridiculously in their favor). 

This is a big legal issue that may weigh in favor of the investor. 

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

This is a big legal issue that may weigh in favor of the investor.

Instead, you must invest in a purely passive way, such as a syndication.Second, real estate is a tax-favored asset and investing in a tax-favored asset through a tax-deferred vehicle is a bad idea. 

I think this was written very much in favor of the LL, but the tenant and LL agreed to the lease terms.  

Always be in front of the contract and prioritize where you're buying and entry price. lf all those are three in your favor, you have a lot of leeway with some of the normal but difficult parts of a fix & flop/hold.

If those two things are in your favor, you will do well.

First, it is necessary to achieve favorable financing terms and  secondly, I do believe cash flow should carry most rental properties with limited exceptions.