I was turned off by the approach, style, and even more importantly that the solution suggested was not correct for my situation and the rationale for it contained factual errors for my situation.

I’m in the Syracuse area and I honestly think that I’m seeing house style properties move a little quicker in the rental area than the traditional apartment style

Figure out your investment style first and then you can ask more specific questions on different ways to achieve that goal.

I was quoted around $94 per sq ft for a duplex style (2240 sq ft). 

Hey there, do you have any recommendations for an agent in the Seattle area to talk through the potential properties to operate a family entertainment style of business?  

I've worked with many investors who sought a life style change and wanted to take a more passive role in their real estate.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/7993/48729-are-yo...Hope this helps.

(And may even push you to a SFH rent-by-the-room or SFH with ADU/basement apartment style)-- Don't over think it.

MTR in Florida is hot due to traveling nurses, corporate remote work and other.As far as vacant land goes Modular homes are taking a huge step into the REI market with some upgraded luxury home styles. 

and it currently has "wall/window AC" that looks horrible (old style, dirty, randomly located like under the window or high above the window) so really bad for marketing the unit in STR platforms.I want to change them ASAP!! 

For someone not as experienced to come in and want to change everything to do their way is like a white belt in a particular martial arts style telling a black belt how to do something.