With strategic updates and market insight, this property became a highly desirable investment, showcasing the power of effective collaboration and value-driven improvements.

If you have the desire and ability I wouldn't wait around for another year when you get here. 

Also, I negotiate far better terms in syndications because I know what syndicators really desire and want--I give what they want in return for what I want as a passive investor. 

I can’t believe you found a renter with a lawnmower and the desire to mow.

These strategic improvements modernized the home, making it move-in ready and increasing its desirability among buyers.

@Sharon Israel - Since you mentioned "community" as one of your key desires, I would recommend you check out Jack and Gino's community for multifamily investors.

The search function leaves much to be desired, but you'll do best searching "FlipSystems" as one word:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1182640-lesso...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1204806-seeki...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1098187-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1188268-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1181695-is-fl...I admittedly have not read every reply, but it seems like a sea of red with "Amy B." being the only positive sounding reply on this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1174732-calli...Is that the person you spoke to as a reference that's his girlfriend?

I’m a millennial, so figure people can google whatever they desire.

Actually sit down and evaluate deals in those markets to see if they line up to your desired metrics.

What made this property extremely desireable to me was the 1 mi road frontage on two different roads.