You’ve been attacking me nonstop because everything I’m educating people on goes against what you do.

So yes, in my opinion, you probably are doing it wrong.

Do not give up hope, Kelly.

It almost makes more sense to purchase all cash, which I am sure is tough to do with that price tag.

New investors think that PM is a simple thing to do, which is true, but it's not easy.

Do yourself and your investors a favor--don't raise money from people and buy an apartment building right now. 

It tries to do too many things and poorly at that. 

I own an insurance agency and am looking to diversify my portfolio and real estate is how I'd like to do it. 

Faster removal means you lease the property sooner.If cash for keys works, then do it!  

Regardless of your level of plain/simple vs rustic vs fancy, you can do it for much less by just going to used furnishing stores (primarily).I used both 1) high-end second hand stores (meaning not primarily Goodwill and Salvation Army), and 2) lower level antiques stores where they have decent pieces for say < $500.