But what's new is 1) my housing vending machine approach 2) the international reach 3) the ability to sync calendars and book out 6 months solid 4) no collection issues  etc  

I've done a couple vending jobs in the industry like demolition, re-modeling, and renovation.

You can buy and place vending machines or video game, pinball or pool machines.

Eh...not to say this is a bad idea, but in my opinion, I think its more effective to just focus on the core concept of the business, the actual lease of the property to generate good profits rather than trying to nickel and dime tenants into more profits.Obviously, items like laundry services and perhaps vending machines might work well and make since in a multifamily setting, but I think offering to wide of a selection of add-ons cause an over complexity to a business that often runs smoothest when kept simple.In a large, class A facility, there are probably lots of avenues for setting up additional revenue streams and services, much of what can be outsourced, but for attempting to confuse a lease with different services and add on costs can often become a headache to manage on top of the tenants.At the very least, instead of offering additional services, I would simply partner with local businesses who might allow you to profit from discount, bulk pricing which you can then up charge to tenants.

As mentioned, its a JV project with the owner vending in his equity.

It was said that vending machines are low capital investments.

He did use about a thousand to purchase some  vending machines.  

As everyone knows, if we can create value added products (for ex: laundry, vending machines, etc are the basic ones) that saves the tenant money and also generates additional income for us, that revenue stream can be huge when we multiply it by the number of tenants..plus it gives us an advantage over our competition.  

I recently read an article about sacrificing to get ahead, and I will definitely say that my wife and I did extreme sacrificing and very long hours to get where we are today.I ran a vending machine business  for 21 years, that I started from scratch back in 1991,  we sold  The bulk of that business four years ago when we moved up to the mountains, just above the town where our property is.  

I feel a little inadequate here.Be here you go:High School dropoutI went to a homeshow at the college once, but otherwise that was the extent of my college experienceArmy National Guard (currently at 21 years. and 2 tours in Iraq)Started a restaurant hood cleaning business in 2007 and sold in 2011.lost money on a vending business in 2009 ( but the guy went to jail)Have been studying real estate for about 5 years, and my wife and I are currently engaged in our first deal on a duplex (we will be "house hacking").