Able to get the seller to pay for various repairs What was the outcome? Able

You just need to figure out your specific goals and management and build your portfolio from there. 

I'm not sure about specific auctions, but you might want to check local listings or contact the stores directly. 

Am I being specific enough?

So, plan for this by having very specific terms about what happens if a tenant decides they want to leave in the middle of a lease.

It's essential to weigh the pros and cons based on your specific situation and needs.

If your not adding on to the home, or more specifically, adding a bedroom, you should be just fine with the existing system (they won’t MAKE you replace it)... that is to say it should be fine as long as it’s functioning correctly.

What was the outcome?

Many investors want to invest in a specific property in a specific location - they prefer to know what they are buying as opposed to not knowing what specific properties they will own thru a REIT.At the end of the day, each investor needs to sort thru those issues for themselves.

Maybe talk to a real estate attorney to weigh the pros and cons based on your specific situation.