I don't expect material improvements until 2026 at the earliest. 

And so the cycle continues, and the standard of living in capitalist societies steadily improves... at least in markets where new construction is allowed.

The property also comes with 7 acres that the airport told me i could improve with their permission.

So check the contract again to verify.I like @Wayne Brooks suggestion of finding out the needs of the seller and offering a delayed closing if that would help their property search! 

On the rental property side we will go through another round of capex improvements, mostly driveways and roofs.

Just search the Bookstore here on BP and you'll find many.

It even details how proposed improvements by buyers is handled, if have to request from seller, at what $ level, it get's deep into every detail. 

It usually starts with a thorough walkthrough of the property to list all repairs and improvements.  

1) Research Zoning of similar property2) Do search with same zoning criteria with propertyradar or have title company give you a list.3) Possibly filter by satellite photos to eliminate undesirable topography.

Your ranking in your area for the time guest search is everything for this business.