Typically my first step is to look for a new channel to advertise and get the word out, but I'll also look at some other listing to see if there are ways to enhance my listing & make it more appealing...

I think it's a bit of an old myth that you need to start in rentals, then graduate into buyers, and finally into sellers.

My thing is do I need them if someone else can point me in the correct direction.

An improvement is an addition to or addition of an enhancement that may or may not have already existed.

We installed a nice fence with a gate and it enhanced the look of our building dramatically, which stopping random trash from appearing.

This is a great market to help you enhance your portfolio.I hope to hear from you soon!

Just received the e myth, abc of", and downloaded the flipping guide.

If you are not filling the void of each other's weaknesses and enhancing each other strengths the partnership will be stressed over time.Is your partner just the money guy and does not want to do any work and is very interested in getting involved with real estate but is really just wanting passive income from the benefits of REI, thats fine too but know that he is really a money partner, which is also important but that would mean a different type of partnership and different expectation of you. 

I prefer to use the e-Myth approach.  

Foundation issues aren't my thing, but here's a possible fix that might work for floor leveling issues.