Something else to consider is your construction crew would likely be delayed as well as materials imported from other countries. 

@Jennifer Sierchio,  Narrated video walkthroughs as Account Closed suggested are also a good alternative AND/OR addition to a virtual 3D tours and photography (not only for marketing, but also for move in and move out assessments). 

Alternatively, avoiding taxes is not that goal, and you essentially sell the property in the near term to your syndication group and pay taxes. 

So the only alternative is to leave a ton of "lazy" equity in the property.The rest of your expenses look pretty good.

There are home equity financing alternatives beyond selling your home and HELOCs. https://business.financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/canadian-banks-expected-to-tighten-home-equity-access-as-aid-measures-wind-down

Hello Joshua, there are other alternatives to a HELOC such as a Home Equity Loan, cash out refinance or even a small personal loan. 

What if a property doesn't have any exact comparables, but has very similar comparables.
How should I structure my comps? Could I go by square foot ?
For example, If my prospect property is 3/1/1100  for 180k and my...

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I would not drop what is in the initial fund, but if she has no interest in learning about investing, the lifecycle funds are a fair option as an alternative.

I typically pay ~$1K for hot water heater but one was down and tenants had no hot water so I am paying $1.3K today because tenants need hot water and I could not easily find an alternative (slight high priority so it costs extra).Good luck