For someone with a full-time job and limited time for maintenance, investing in a stronger location is usually the better long-term strategy.Regarding property type, each has pros and cons:Single-Family Homes: Easiest to rent, attract stable tenants and generally appreciate well.Townhomes: Lower exterior maintenance and strong appeal to renters, especially newer builds.Duplexes: Better cash flow but older duplexes may require more repairs and hands-on management.I am a Real Estate Broker and Property Manager here in Atlanta with a reliable team of skilled handymen.

Would you be more apt to lender if an investor brought you 2,3,4 or 5 to finance as opposed to one?

If you find one, you can add the cost into rent or collect it as a flat monthly fee.Create a small, secure trash area - A fenced or enclosed spot near the top of the driveway can make things easier for tenants or haulers to manage.Consider small incentives for upkeep - I’ve seen owners give a small annual rent credit or gift card for tenants who consistently keep the exterior clean and manage trash properly.

Some lenders absolutely require interior access, but there are lenders who can work off exterior condition, past MLS data, public records, and conservative assumptions, especially when access isn’t legally permitted yet

@Justin Holley give Rain City Exteriors a call.

Something relevant that comes to mind for this portion of the book is equity gain as opposed to monthly cash flow in real estate.

What's your reasoning for wanting to go JV etc on larger multi-family as opposed to doing for SFR and smaller multifamily? 

Not that I am opposed to this with a company that has founder with nearly 30 yrs of wall street experience, but I would want to hear their track record and how honest they are about it, primarily.

First month is drawings, permits, and demoMonths 2-4 are construction: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, paint, trim, flooring, kitchens, baths, likely roof and exterior paint/sidingFinal week is punchlist, landscaping cleanup, listing prepComing soon to pending is typically about a week30 days to close

It will be interesting to see how much those areas improve.There is certainly a lot of wild exaggeration coming from these “AI thought leaders” as opposed to a clear plan for a sustainable AI business model.