My question isn't technical but more of a general soft skills thing.  

We can substitute that former line with really anything that generates profit, it's the latter part that we cannot substitute.I own soft assets, hard assets, and small businesses.

The post wicks moisture and gets soft/rotten at the bottom and sinks allowing the floor above to sink a little.

Rattle can paint before hanging means no tape or plastic, or brush marks.

People are too soft these days. 

Life has become too soft in the US.

We have retro video games, basketball hoop shooting game (with soft basketballs!)

Some optional items from a LTR lease now become requirement: you have to own the utility account, definitely have contractors to maintain yard, pest control, periodic soft wash the exterior, pool/hot tub (only speaking from FL, or any other property routine maintenance in other region). 

Therefore, it's vital to calculate these costs before purchasing the property.Seeking the help of a 🏗️construction professional is recommended to create a comprehensive budget that includes hard costs (materials, labor), soft costs (architectural and engineering fees), and contingencies for unexpected expenses.

You can't do a broad brush stroke, even if all of them are the exact same building.This is where you as the investor can bring more to the table to identify or create value.