As far as upgrades, it's going to depend on who your target market is. 

Scammers are attracted to real estate for the larger dollar amounts, and the never-ending influx of newer people who are easier to defraud.

Even if it's at list price, it makes the deal so much easier in the buyers eyes. 

You said in your original post you targeted local companies but a large corporation reached out to you directly to sign a lease.

A property manager can make the process easier by handling the day-to-day coordination, but the 10% fee might not be worth it if you’re comfortable managing things yourself.

As a start, I like the move to buy near your place of employment for easier self-management.

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

Privately funded and local tend to be easier .

Typically those don't have much chance of achieving their revenue growth or profit targets.  

Plans only work until they don’t… due to a ton of unforeseen costs in a major renovation and revenue targets not hitting even our conservative metrics it doesn’t cash flow.Chris, I recommend taking your questions elsewhere.