Not necessarily what you can do ahead of time to make it attractive but you can always advertise a TIA budget along with the asking rent so prospective tenants know you are willing to put up some money to improve it to their liking.  

Anything that doesn’t meet those threshold is too risky for me with borrowed money right now.If you can weather a 50 percent drop in revenue and have the means to cover the payment and get through construction then go ahead and do the new build.

Thanks ahead of time for your help.

If you've got a good contractor then you're miles ahead of most.

As others have said, just go ahead and meet the minimum sq footages and try and not violate the other restrictions so that no one has cause to come after you for any violations.

The only person who comes out ahead is the person who gives you the playbook and collects fees off of you. 

Personally, I am ahead and real estate investing played a significant role in getting me there.

Despite challenges, the outlook for the CRE industry is bright, and savvy investors are encouraged to sharpen their pencils and seize the upcoming opportunities.In summary, while the CRE industry weathered storms in recent years, an optimistic expert sees brighter days ahead.

Odds are, you would come out ahead by paying to have it managed and just continuing to work. 

Albeit a challenging road ahead, but very rewarding.