Below is a deal that I would be paying for in cash; the property is need of an updated kitchen, new floors, paint, and 2 bathroom remodels and a general facelift for curb appeal.

The syndication part sounds appealing to me.

However, I've read that you can appeal to the housing authority if you have 3 or more rental comps...Good luck

For me, the better water containment and appeal (aka more rent) make it worth it.

What amount of capital do you have set aside to deploy, which markets appeal to you, neighborhood class, expected ROI/cash flow, SFR vs MF, how passive or active you want to be involved, what is your short and long term goals, appreciation potential, new construction vs older homes, etc. 

Add the two together on the particular property you have and start deducting all the fixup costs etc. age of the house and street appeal.

There might be other requirements before going to court too....like going through several appeals processes.

And I've never understood the appeal of rocks. 

Had nice curb appeal and in a part of town that is starting to gentrify

@Albert Velasquez  The key to seller financing is finding a deal that appeals to the seller as well as you.