I was planning on doing on the following:-Paint all rooms, ideas for colors would be great-Paint cabinets, replace cabinet handles-Cover countertop with self adhensive granite laminate sheets-Tile glaze bathroom-Replace door hardware hinges and locks-Upgrade lighting fixtures and install dimmers and speed controller for fans-Screen or refinish hardwood floors underneath carpet-Install luxury plank flooring for kitchen-Replace filters, install smoke alarms in every room

I'd start with handymen (we've run across a few that were way more talented and versatile than I realized) to knock out as much of the little stuff as I could (painting, tiling, light electrical and plumbing, cabinet/countertop replacement, knocking down and putting up walls, etc.). 

This included busting down 2 of the 3 tenants doors to their private rooms as well as ransacking the tiles in the ceiling.

This is a road with no curb and gutter and laying only power lines.

Regardless if you go to college or not, since you know RE is your passion, you have a few options to get your foot wet in the RE world to lay a good foundation: look for a job or internship within the industry!

Tile floors throughout, carpet in the bedrooms only.

I painted, laid tile, installed carpet etc. in our units.

The trick is to lay them out flat on a non flammable surface (like concrete) until they’re fully dry.

Paint, carpet, ceiling tiles etc., and marketing and finding a new tenant, approx 2 months if a rookie.

HVAC - Phil Brainard, Phil's Comfort ZoneElectrician - Roy Kavalec, Kavalec ElectricRetaining Walls, concrete - Dave Jensen, Jensen Retaining WallsPlumbing - Jason McIntosh, McIntosh PlumbingConcrete: Big Red ConcreteFlooring, Tile, General Remodeling: Matt Seminara, Seminara Construction