COMMUNITY- will the community support this type of housing (talk to other developers, visit projects of similar nature preferably in the same area and price bracket).3.

I prefer my cash flow to be just a bit better than that.I am happy investing in syndications and you are happy investing in SPY and SF active rentals. 

This shows if they understand the unique needs of someone who isn’t local.Local market knowledge – Get their thoughts on the current market and what trends they’re seeing in your target area.Communication and responsiveness – Ask about their preferred communication methods and how quickly they respond to inquiries.

For apartments, I prefer to provide them because many apartment renters make mistakes hooking them up, or they cause damage moving them in/out. 

Would you prefer they change their policies just to fill your rental quicker and then increase your risk of losses?

This is why I prefer vetted and vertically integrated turnkey, which is what I am looking into now.

I always prefer a vacancy to a bum.

The downside of preferred equity.  

You've now become a mediator between them.I assume you prefer not to have the utilities and water accounts under your name.

Any recommendations for contractors in the Atlanta area that preferably work with out-of-state investors?