They would need to make "improvements" to the property, wheel chair ramp, handicap accessible showers, etc.

I have found that making property improvements does more to increase the rental pool than lowering standards. post a picture of the kitchen.

I understand there are other reasons to consider that are not in the equation, i.e. tax planning and long-term benefit, improving cash flow over time, and equity gain.

With minimal improvements, we successfully sold the home the same day for $45,000, demonstrating our ability to capitalize on fast transactions and strong market demand.

I want to speak with a lender to see if we could borrow against our existing properties to put less money down, but I have no idea what the cost would be of 1) the land, 2) improvements on the land, and 3) construction of the home.

I’d love to hear more about what kind of improvements were made to the property and how long the project took from purchase to sale.

Save religiously, improve your credit, and pay off any outstanding debts you may owe. 

Also, how're you improving the property while you're there to help cash flow when you move out? 

You need to find short-term purchase and rehab financing (i.e. hard money or private lender) to acquire and improve the property.

Between forced appreciation on general improvements on the property and the capacity to add an additional residential structure, the sky was the limit on value growth.