- Submeter all-bills paid units- Put in a RUBS program to charge tenants back for utilities that aren't separately metered- Standardize the paint, carpet, vinyl, countertops, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances, etc. for each unit- Replace old windows with vinyl windows- Have American Leak Detectors or another such company look for any water leaks, which are not uncommon- Allow cats (maybe pets, but it could be a mess) at least at apartments with no common areas as long as the tenant pays a nonrefundable pet deposit and monthly pet rent (say $25/month)- Perform preventative maintenance (i.e. changing furnace filters and checking for leaks), don't rely on the tenants to do it.- Pay a little extra for a really high quality sign, which will increase the attractiveness of the apartment

However, it might not be a normal build, walls and support first, additional temporary support if necessary, rood next, then all interior, this prevents rain delays, but it might cost a little more and the additional work delays the timeline.I wish there is a problem like this in LA.

It will prevent costly mistakes as you get started.  

A 'funding portal" will be open to non accredited investors to invest in startup companies and they will first screen the startup company to prevent fraud before allowing the offering to go live on the site. 

The money waste that prevents will probably fund your retirement.

The only ethical issue might be if you are knowingly preventing their Seller from obtaining at least as much as they could have in any other manner.

You may be able to lien the property for the amount of your investment, and serve him with papers preventing him from doing anything else on the property, including incurring debt, without your permission.

Maybe that's not a good idea, but it would prevent them getting evicted for a non financial reason but somehow still not having defaulted on the lease option.

For instance, if you have an LLC in NJ, and want to buy in CT, there is nothing preventing you to do this!

Proper preparation prevents poor performance.