The final result reflected the quality of the improvements and the strength of the local market.

You're hitting the 'Data Quality' wall.For 30-50 leads a month, you are in a tricky middle ground.

Quote from @Kenneth Garrett: Depending on your property, instant booking is the preferred method.

Later on use that equity to buy some more quality properties. 

Just a heads up, many states have their own rules for depreciation and personal property eligibility.Ever thought about if the 179 expensing method might be a better fit?

Non-QM lending is expected to move from niche to mainstream as traditional qualification hurdles persist, with lenders prioritizing documentation quality and cash-flow-based underwriting.

Forming an LLC or Living Trust or any other method that gets tossed around is waste of time and money.

I definitely go for quality tools, adhering to the "buy once, cry once" dictum.

I credit all of this to high quality finishes and actually doing quality work.  

I think all three are high quality operators based on my experience with them thus far.One of the important points that many people miss when they first learn about syndications, as @Matt A. mentioned is liquidly.