Although you had some issues with the total value-add in your basement, I believe the extra beds/baths will be well worth it long-term in regards to commanding higher rents, better quality tenants, etc.Sorry to hear about the terrible timeline you ended up enduring as well.

After reading up on the quality and endurance of windows manufactured from 1940 and before, it is apparent that people too often replace them as a matter of course with modern windows that are both not inexpensive and are far inferior to the old material and construction.

What about the people even younger than them who had to endure the hardship of a parent or both parents losing their jobs and their retirement savings and needing to liquidate their assets?

The independent latchkey generation (my generation) raised their kids to be dependent on their parents.The Boomers were raised by The Greatest Generation who endured the extreme hardships of The Great Depression and World War II.

But if you buy a good enough property, you should be able to endure a drop in value.

@Grant Rothenburger to be honest I'm not sure as there are a few established companies such as; Realty Mogul, PeerStreet and Fundrise that will most likely endure, however, there are other smaller companies that have either recently gotten into the space or are trying to get into the space and just won't make it based on today's margins.Don't get me wrong I think the real estate crowdfunding space will stick around and numerous companies will come out successful, however, the companies that are full of generalizations, estimations and marketing will close fairly quickly.Since I have very limited investments in this space I'm not sure which ones will consolidate and which ones will close in the near future.FYI, I have no affiliation with Realty Mogul, PeerStreet or Fundrise.

Or are you going to have to throw everyone out in the first year and endure heavy turnover costs in each unit?

If I don’t hear from you in the next 10 minutes, I will assume you aren’t attending and I will move on to my next appointment.Using this system as dramatically reduced any wasted time I used to endure as part of the showing process as well as giving me data about their timeliness/responsiveness/respect for others' time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them to set up a "contract to hold" meeting - usually the day after the showing since qualified applicants need to be "closed" ASAP.

However if, as an example, you could reinvest the money into a flip or two and endure the debt for a little bit longer you could potentially pay off the debt without your situation changing at all. 

My wife on the other hand is satisfied with and desires only back-office tasks - the things I have absolutely no patience to endure.