I use the MLS pictures and data as a tool to see a general picture of the property.I understand that the pictures will be favorable to the seller, and go from there. 

Perhaps your location could see it as a benefit, maybe some coastal, beach area, but in most areas it won't do you any favors to stand out.

I'm not really in favor of doing it myself because like you I want to build a more passive business. 

Through a carefully calculated rent escalation plan and upgrades, we are confident this property will produce favorable returns for our investors.

Through a carefully calculated rent escalation plan and upgrades, we are confident this property will produce favorable returns for our investors.

Through a carefully calculated rent escalation plan and upgrades, we are confident this property will produce favorable returns for our investors.

You will want to make the terms as favorable as possible so it doesn't effect you debt to income concern with the 1st position loan you will be getting from the bank.Drawing up terms can be as simply as a promissory.

Like mentioned above - selecting tenants is key as the landlord laws have not been moving in our favor. 

Was scary timing but in the end I think it worked in our favor as Covid contributed to somewhat of housing supply shortage as well as increased demand in larger rural properties with people wanting to flee the cities.

This may work in your favor.