Numbers like occupancy rates, loan defaults, etc. all remain quite favorable when compared to those of SFHs during a recession.On top of that, if you work with a good syndicator, they'll only bring you deals that will perform (albeit not to projections) in a down market.

Keep in mind the ductless mini splits hvac systems work well enough in the smaller style homes and are relatively cheap as compared. 

Here apartment buildings are assessed {theoretically} on the value of the business where separately deeded town/row houses would be assessed based on comparative sales.    

This will give you the most honest comparable return calculation similar to NPV.

I'm still pretty new to the party so I couldn't compare it to other markets.

My goal was to finish the race and do my best regardless of where I was compared to the other runners.4.

Do you do the area or have boots on the ground?

If a company could do ground up, they can do Multi unit.

Upon jumping in, will I discover ways to mitigate the need to be my own boots on the ground? 

I agree i think best strategy for someone in NoVA is “ out of state “ turnkey rentals and have the right team/PM on the ground —- any views on ATlanta for SFR turnkey ?