It will really enhance the look.

Just have to plan the timing out a bit to meet the requirements of REP and material participation test. 

Your pictures aren't terrible, but I've found that paying a real estate photo company $175 to take "enhanced"/edited photos makes my pics look significantly better than most other listings.But also you are likely priced high.

The participants will guide the forum and our topics of conversation.

Renovation enhances your property, so it is more desirable than the competition.

Even in a seller's market why wouldn't you try to do whatever is in your control to enhance the house's curb appeal & increase your client's sale price?

Are those investors going to be totally passive participants, or will they have an active role?

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By the time I was in my late 30s and 40s I had modified my risk parameters and only participated in higher risk deals when the downside was limited to a small portion of my invested capital.  

I'd seek out a mentor on BP that's actively participating in syndications.As you have capital, there are numerous ways you can invest it and get the benefits from real estate: Direct Private LendingTransactional LendingInvesting in NotesLending to a Hard Money LenderBuy-and-hold (Residential, Commercial, Etc)BRRRR (This is flipping and buy and hold combined with a refinance)The wealth is derived from passive income, which is why I'm not mentioning flipping or wholesaling.