Since you and your wife have renovation skills, targeting properties that need minor improvements can maximize your return on investment while minimizing the time and cost associated with major renovations.

Maybe I'll get the chance to try someday. 

Success often comes from picking properties with strong chances for rent income or those that can be improved in value.

Now that I have explained all of this to you, is there any chance you have an answer to the question I asked?

On the other hand, these both are markets that are growing steadily so once you improve the property the equity is there.

Given current market conditions for sale and improving demographics, syndicator is planning on holding longer than anticipated.  

Are there certain things that you may be able to improve quickly and cheaply to assuage fears of some buyers?

See what they do right, and find areas you can improve upon then make the jump.

This is just the latest case study of how Government is incapable of improving housing affordability on its own.

Photo quality is important to drive traffic, and staging can improve photos and prospect appreciation during tours.