How can local apartment building owners appeal to “the greatest generation” and better position their older apartments to remain competitive in light of all the newly constructed units?

I believe if you had a power team that built better houses cheaper and more appealing than the average stucco Florida house that you would have more business than you could handle.

So they can expect me, and other Landlords, to file tax appeals and lawsuits regarding this unfair Rent Control Ordinance. 

Is that an appeal to the seller? 

My biggest question is should I roll my old 401(k) into an individual IRA or should I wrap the two together and then borrow from them the way you're suggesting above.The idea of borrowing from my 401(k), and then paying it back over five years is really appealing.

Not exactly appealing for a future renter even with a decent restoration.

I suggest you read through the different forum as well as some of the books to decide what strategy sounds appealing to you.

If it is big enough you can rent it out to photographers and film crews. 

ONLY look where the best schools  are, in the best neighborhoods you can afford.The neighborhood and  house should have instant curb appeal, sit 'at or above' street level, yard for the kids to play in.

Yellow letters appeal to the motivated and desperate.