I do this because I feel I can over the long run attract and KEEP better tenants LONGER.

That will minimize your turnover rate and make it a lot easier to attract quality house mates, plus you'll build equity quicker due to more rapid appreciation which will enable you to tap that equity and build your portfolio quicker. 

Depending on how many years you have own each property, maybe it is time to assess them: their individual performance, ROI, what type of tenant do each attract?

I've noticed that treehouses can attract way higher occupancy and rates.

The barrier to entry in the real estate game is scary to "us" that have not jumped the barrier that programs like this one are very intriguing and attractive. 

This will help you become more confident and attractive as a potential partner.Remember, building relationships and trust takes time, so be patient and persistent.If you have any more specific questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask.

@Heidi Kenefick  @Sang JiAs attractive as this answer sounds, it is both incomplete and incorrect.

Lower interest rates, however, are expected to keep debt issuance attractive, while a rise in REIT stock prices could boost equity offerings.

However, Muskoka is a huge tourist area that attracts a large vacation population each summer. 

For the purpose of this exercise, I would like to start by separating syndications into two categories: (1) smaller capital raises that will only attract the friends and family sized checks because they require too much brain damage for those with the larger check writing capabilities;  and (2) syndications with capital raises large enough to fit within the investment parameters of true private equity/family office check writing capabilities.