I consistently have the ability, between my thorough/ hands on property management team ( that I assembled and manage), construction ability encompassing all aspects, and successful tenant placement procedures...to acquire houses, renovate them, and have them pay me rent of 9-1000 a month over and over again, while costing me right at what you are talking about out the door. 

I also agree with policy consistency to keep you out of discrimination issues and safety reasons.Also, why is that person worried about it? 

I feel pretty comfortable in that arena...only catch is these guys have never sent invoices, don't offer autopay, and generally let 6 of the tenants to consistently be delinquent for 30+ days with no ramifications.  

The keys to a good finish is the right surface preparation ( diamond grinding with a finish at 120 grit to 150 ), the right stain ( typically water based that looks consistant with color and finish), and the right sealer.

I have always loved real estate and I purchased my first property in February and flipping it now (my contractor is not consistent :-/) but I'm learning.

After taxes, insurance, upkeep and vacancy, I'd be able to have a positive cash-flow of ~70 per month for a CAP rate of 14.5 and an ROI of 25%.These houses have been updated consistent with the standards of the neighborhood, but one of them will likely need a roof in a few years.

I don't say that to steer you away from it but just to make you aware that it's not just some passive thing you can do if you want "consistant" results.

However, since I have become educated on rentals and became a consistent biggerpocket reader I find myself every vacant second of the day looking for my next buy and hold or at home on YouTube listening to Real Estate secrets etc.

For the other one you mentioned I also get emails periodically but not as consistently.

If I can find consistent small multifamily deals is there enough of a market for them to be sold quickly?