Higher quality windows can also increase the lifespan of interior finishes by minimizing fading, etc. 

Most investors will want to see skin in the game from someone pitching them an idea, so make sure you'll be joining as well over and above any sweat equity you'll be putting in.Also, never make promises on returns unless it will be a loan in which case if they don't get their monthly return, they will get the property through foreclosure, and this could ruin some friendships. 

The last thing I want to do is lend to someone I hardly know who has an 800 FICO score but has either never flipped a house or has minimal experience.Similarly, every experienced house flipper we know does not have a steady income.

That may be the move if you have a Class C or D property, where the likelihood of them paying is minimal.

Than Merrill came to town and is putting on his standard sales pitch or 3 day seminar.

Maybe we can network together as I am looking for foreign investors and have pitched some deals to two investors from Venezuela recently. 

In order to get a good quote (with minimal effort), I linked a video of the job description where I explained what I desired cleaned via You Tube and asked for bids via CL.

Would be happy to provide some humble insight into how you might improve the operations at your facility to increase return/minimize loss.Nick K., It sounds like you've gotten a lot of good advise on this thread.

Each HA has minimal housing quality standards (HQS), find out what they are for your area.

I wish I had the mileage you all do in investing so I would be a bit more familiar with the benefits of such a group and what the needs are but, at this time, I am merely a casual pedestrian who pitched an idea to those more worthy of making it come to light.