Learn to outperform the market by looking at property entry values and resale values based on improvement.

Time saving in property acquisition, building improvements, purchasing living units, etc.3.

So much so that when we do come across that all-to-rare exception of a person who's grinding at improving there life, to elevate, it's notice, it's a shocker, and we go the extra mile to really help them if and where we can. 

Also, you are totally right, I will approach this one rental at a time to both improve my skills and check is this is for me.

•Target a property in the $800K–$1M range to maximize leverage while keeping costs manageable.2.Open a Second LLC:•Create a new LLC for this property acquisition to separate liabilities and maintain a clean structure.3.Assign Funds & Organize Finances:•Allocate funds to property improvements, marketing for new deals, and reserves for emergencies.

Replacing countertops, though, is a capital improvement and usually has to be capitalized and depreciated over time.

Are there certain things that you may be able to improve quickly and cheaply to assuage fears of some buyers?

See what they do right, and find areas you can improve upon then make the jump.

Given current market conditions for sale and improving demographics, syndicator is planning on holding longer than anticipated.  

Something happens in there job, your head could be the price of there career improvement.