@Chris Witt - Yes, that would be considered a material defect and must be disclosedIllinois law requires you, as a seller, to tell a prospective buyer, in writing, what you know about the quality, healthfulness, and safety of your property.

I have taken to some design, material selections so they hold up better and last longer between turns.

Even the cost of materials is going to vary between the two locations. 

A major supplier here in the midwest called Menards markets complete house packages (materials only). 

Go to Habitat for humanity and ask for materials you might get at a discount.

Look for projects that interest you, assess their materials, and then consider putting some of your own skin in the game as passive investor.

You will have to pay a premium for labor, materials, & skill set of the contractor you are working with.

Judges don't usually approve payments for landlords personal labor, only materials.

I know of no way individuals in a syndication can take their portions and separately 1031.The TIC was mentioned as that creates separate owners of property A, but they are then material participants in the business not limited partners. 

Some will reimburse if you simply buy materials and others want to see specific work completed.That’s a big difference.