I have presold during construction in the luxury market. 

I personally know people who bought brand new, multi-million dollar, beautiful luxury homes, only to have serious foundation settling over the first 5-10 years of ownership (and the repair bill was in the hundreds of thousands!).

-Demo and install luxury neutral color vinyl tiles-replace kitchen sink valves-install new disposal, microwave, D/W, Range, Fridge.

I don't have fund to build a luxury home, however I don't want exactly a builders grade home either.

I am a realtor, as well as an investor, my husband has built luxury log homes, we know lots of people in the business, so we have a good idea what renters are looking for. 

Is a porch expected or a luxury?

Why should we be expected to provide free lodging?

I grew up very poor and was not afforded any of life's luxuries. 

However, you want to vet the team before signing on so you don't find yourself in a churn and burn situation or on a team that promises endless leads but in reality gives few or no leads but still expects a cut of the leads you generate yourself.If a type of market is what you want to focus on, like luxury, small multi-family, starter homes, certain neighborhoods you know, etc., then you can start seeing what brokerage is dominating that area and start reaching out to those managers at that brokerage.

My fearless forecast: Luxury and prime investment real estate is about to boom.