Then decorate the place up, nice lighting, signs, etc.Then you can move the needle. 

Far too many times the listing sucks, fails to highlight the positives, and they shine light on the negatives. 

After that then and only then make some goals based upon that because then you will have goals that make sense in light of what you are actually able and willing to do. 

They had cleared it, put some gravel in of some sort, fenced it with barbed wire on top, manual gate on tracks and flood lights in the corners.

But we have to realize the agents have to make a living and the SELLERS their boss's expect them to market the properties in a positive light..

Replacing the garage door opener, and adding new lights saved $$$. 

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

C class investing, B class light value add, BRRR, etc... once you do that they will put the properties in front of you that fit your strategy. 

We tested it was not black mold and there were light spots with the lack of using the ventilation.

maybe some light repairs after the tenant moves in...so your first few years after a purchase are typically stabilization, and you investing your money into the property.