If those are relatively modern you have very little to worry about.

In parallel, I’m also working on refining my approach to property management by leveraging technology.

With technology and the right culture property management companies can be successful with a mix of local and remote team members. 

In San Antonio, I worked alongside an investor who converted an abandoned office building into modern apartments, leveraging tax incentives for adaptive reuse.The Right Moment to ActEconomic shifts in 2025 present a golden opportunity for innovative investors.

But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need,  combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.  

The renovation aimed to modernize the property, enhance its appeal to potential tenants, and maximize its long-term value.

They have to meet modern codes and SEQUA requirements.. this is what stops building on lots that would not be buildable with modern subdivisions map act standards or modern zoning. in the hilly areas road widths and slopes will not meet Sequa so they stop building on those lots there are thousands of the lots scattered around LA county and these are the lots you see going to tax sale all the time.

Even if their online banking and technology is not as strong, the ability to take advantage of their ancillary banking services, most notably their real estate lending far outweighs any minor inconveniences. 

As a Developer and Investor in the Rawland Development and Glamping Industry.Also have AI Technology designed and developed for STR Industry.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.