Market appreciation and equity pay down are two mechanisms to increase the ROI beyond that achieved via cash flow alone.Good luck

The contractor had filed a mechanics lien for non payment.

Sounds a little more complicated to sub-syndicate with my JV and wrap that into the larger syndication but I'm sure it's all in the mechanics between me & the investor. 

New roof, new paint, new flooring, new mechanicals and new appliances What was the outcome?

:D )  I know at least one of those two has the mechanical number wheels and the red triangle, but I don't remember about the sweep hand.

There are so many variables (age, class, market, mechanical, structural, etc.) that rules of thumb do not address.

Age of equipment, type of bays, type of vacuum stations, property taxes, markets, manned or not, how mechanically inclined they are, will they shovel out after the “mudders” clean off, will they empty the trash after it is filled by people who don’t even wash their cars, etc. 

@Tim LongGet an overview and feel for the market with emphasis on education so you can make a decision as to which area of note business you want to pursue.1.

(emphasis added) The laws of both states must be checked to determine the classification and treatment of the LLC and its members.

I also Am NOT a mechanical, do it yourself kind of person either so here's what I recommend.  1.