More or less equity has no influence on cash flow.

If you are influenced by "opinions" when you reach DECISIONS, you will not succeed in any undertaking.”

I would look to the market and sphere of influence you believe you can tap into.  

In that case, since they are also on title as an equity owner in the deal, they can participate in the upside and help influence how the property is operating.

I do think supply will continue to increase versus current demand as current delinquencies go to short or REO status, and some of the demand will wane as first time homebuyers fill their order and tax incentives expire.

Christopher Boggs, when you put yours in shape, you will already be influencing the neighborhood in a positive way.

And since the borrowed money is fixed, and assuming healthy and stable occupancy is possible, the cash flow performance can mostly be influenced only by raising rents ahead of rising operating costs over the years.So...

Their influence is why its a mandatory disclosure. 

It could influence a buyers decision about their offer.

Start micro and work your own sphere of influence and tell everyone you know you're looking to buy a distressed home.