Based on the quality of the video, their ability to adjust based on our request and overall communication styles we picked 2.

That's why, its best to shop for quality lenders. 

I have mine really nicely furnished with good quality furniture and high end finishes (quartz, stainless steel appliances). 

If my husband and I were to start over again we would buy higher quality assets and not be focused on immediate cash flow and unit count like we were when we started this after exiting a fairly decent sized small business.

Investment needs to pay attention to the quality and potential of the real estate.

You want to consider the quality of tenants you get and being in a central area means people can get to their jobs / school conveniently.

You can also sell them on sites like paperstac, debexpert or others as well as brokers like Mission Capital, Rams or Phoenix.Depending on quality of paper and interest rate will determine sales price - also I would say self servicing can have a negative impact on the sales price as the major players in the space are not fond of self servicing. 

It still can attract quality tenants while cash flowing monthly.

Is the tenant quality good? 

That is all about your experience, skillset, and appetite for risk, as well as the quality of your renovations.