That's the 30,000 ft. overview, and obviously, raising private equity and  matching it with a killer deal is an art, and requires MUCH more homework than a simple forum thread will contribute.

State of the art... tankless water heater, brand new everything.... large master bathroom with jacuzzi tub, etc......

This is part of the perception problem - when people talk of millennials, they're interviewing some 23 year old recent Art History grad from an Ivy League school about to go to Coachella.

Per speculation here:  millennial's took majors like Anthropology, French Lit, and Art History only to find no path from their education/qualifications into the tech market place today. 

And an immense help in clarifying why ARV is an art form versus taking it as a rule....Would you say ARV offers would be more inclined to a buyer's market versus the upswing that is occurring in the real estate cycle?

So that's another good reason to get involved : non-profits, charities, arts/culture scene, international service, environmental groups, start-ups with a vision that excites you.

Also, the craft store Hobby Lobby has some cool pieces and they accept coupons and run sales quite often if you need lamps/wall art/etc...

Negotiation is an art form and takes time to learn.

Art Allen I think that's bad advice. 

Is it more of an art (deal by deal) than a science (rule of thumb)?