Lower operating costs are definitely a consideration I take into account when I’m looking at property, and I think most would agree that a house with $0 electricity bill is preferable to one with a bill. 

No matter where you live or where you own assets, I personally recommend the Series LLC to be a great tool for the individual investor who is planning to expand their operation, as it allows for you to scale infinitely for FREE- check out this article to learn more.The fourth pillar is somewhat similar - you want to separate your operations from your assets.

Chances of it happening might be lower, but piece of mind in your operations can be a fine line between success and failure.Don't forget you'll have closing costs, marketing costs, repairs, etc., off the bat.

Have not yet operated though sorry.

If it is a more conservative core or core plus strategy (i.e. no or little improvements to the property), then the majority of the return is going to be from income.

It's critical that you follow the rules.Another constraint would be whether the operator is accepting only accredited investors to the offering. 

Properties have operating expenses.

The first one won't be great, but if you've got the skill and can build the network, no reason you can't do well operating your own money.Good luck.

Note that once you "stabilize" a property... replace the older stuff in the first couple of years... then your average operating costs are going to go down significantly.

I also just came across another 4plex in the same area that is cashflowing just over $1000 after all operating costs.