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

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

•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.

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

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

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

I haven't spent a ton of money overall on improvements.

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. 

You need to improve the property to improve the tenant.

Our average construction time is about 8 months after permit is issued and we  are always improving.