Sadly, none of the mainstream platforms (Redfin, Zillo, etc) seem to offer this as a search filter.Anyone got any tips on how to search for properties based on these two aspects?

Just type Roofstock into the bigger pockets search.

If you are upgrading the kitchen appliances and are not able to increase rent or make the home more desirable, then it would be best to save the time and energy to focus on the next project. 

I’m not trying to discount their desirability as rentals but you’re ultimately in this to make money right?

I have a desire to get started in Real Estate and I am working on my goal to buy a rental property by April of next year. 

You can download the 'Meetup' app and search Real Estate and they should all come up. 

Who was the company that did the search?

What you need to do now is set screening standards and write them down (make sure they don't discriminate). your standards should include things such as credit score minimum, income requirements, occupancy maximums (you have a legal limit, but you can set a lower limit if desired), as well as some rules such as: no prior evictions, no felonies, etc.

You can search here on BP in the Real Estate Events and Happenings section. 

If you want the benefit of not paying 20% tax on the money that partnership would pay you back, you have have to specially allocate rental income or set up the preferred return to meet your desired income that incorporates your repayment of down payment.I am sorry that new law made it more complicated.