Coupled with tailored marketing efforts, these enhancements attracted buyers and significantly increased the property’s profitability.

.  :-)We’re doing just fine and we’re attracting more Californians than we need. 

Dachtera was championing here, it is even less attractive in countries were mortgage terms are far shorter than the amortization (i.e. almost anywhere but the U.S.A.).  

I'm seeking advice on scaling my real estate portfolio and attracting potential investors.

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

The paid off property is an attractive and way lower risk / less work investment from my seat.

Thank you for that tip Matt, making each unit have a bath would be much more attractive.

It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

DT Long Beach: beachy urban setting with smaller units 1bdr; close to tourist attractions, and thinking I can STR one unit; BUT high crime rate (90 percentile); properties are older but more attractiveIs it better to go into a slightly better neighborhood in boring Riverside or a more crime ridden area of cool kid Long Beach?

And, having ready access to capital allowed us to scale more quickly.  2) Because the compensation is so balanced, it makes passive investing much more attractive.