We can try to tell them, explain to them, and even make several posts about it, but they will keep shopping and end up getting burned in the end. 

(biggerpockets.com)Energy efficiencies in the building: Environmentally Friendly Tax Credits for Your Property (biggerpockets.com)Federal and state grants: Real Estate Grants (biggerpockets.com)On top of the benefits noted above, here are some added tax benefits from a cost segregation study: Added Tax Benefits of Cost Segregation (biggerpockets.com)Have you utilized a cost segregation study for any of these added benefits?

We experienced low energy, brain fog, sore throats, headaches, unexplained cough, and more every day for the year we lived there.

(looking for other perspectives)For those who haven't - What's your one burning questions regarding doing your first JV?

I think this gives the slightest of advantages to people who are smaller investors, and also people who are willing to perhaps sacrifice some time and energy short term for long term gains.

Super frustrating to have wasted so much time and energy with them.  

If they give you a proof of funds letter without a full application and credit review burn it.

Lots of folks got burned badly in about 2013 and were underwater at renewal.

Compete on photos/amenities/good reviews; put all of your energy there.

We got burned a little at closing due to the imprecise verbiage in the repair credit documentation.