We did do a lot of the extra's to attract better tenets and create long term resell value.

Part of that effort it involves attracting residents to the downtown area.

It makes the property more attractive to future renters and you can charge a higher rate which will help recoup the costs faster.

I have been doing more of the latter in the last two years and the current market makes passive investing more attractive for those (like me) who do not have the time to cultivate mature deal flow pipelines.

I only want to put 15% down, due to the 30k rehab expenditure (25% down plus the 30k makes it less attractive).

Then, once you have the experience, it becomes easier to attract money and then scale your real estate business. 

Before you buy, just be sure you feel comfortable with the neighborhood and the type of clientele it attracts.

Doing all this will also give you the credibility you’ll need to attract the investors you seek.

A property with no room for improvement might actually be less attractive to a buyer, because there is no upside.Also, with a syndication, you'll have investors who trust you with their money for 5-7 years, but not for 20 or 30.

Biggest attraction for the house itself would be a more family atmosphere, big yard, and close to river access.