I also work in construction, but new schools and the occasional new concrete sidewalk ramp.

Here's what I gleaned as a summary of hardening tips for reducing turnover/maintenance costs:panasonic bath fans with timers in bathrooms4 coats of poly on wood floorsdouble door stopstile floors, showers vs surroundssingle lever shower valve vs. doublereplace toilets with steel parts/mechanicals whenever it starts to runKwikset smart keys (some debate over efficacy)door stoppers on all hingesremove pop-up drains and replace with commercial drains2' drain lines from sinks with an accessible clean outbuy a key cutter - maker for $50 on craigslistGranite tile counters - need a diamond polisher and tile sawUsed Fixed vs. friction shower rodsKeyed deadbolt and passage knob on outside doors to prevent accidental lockout5/8' fire core drywall - can't put a fist thru it and its fire-resistant1/4" board to back up towel rodspolyurethane cabinets under sink to pre seal and drain water to the floor2x4 base under cabinets to prevent particle board cabinets from failing where they meet the floorVinyl scrap under sink and up the back wallBest of luck!

A concrete divider may solve your discrepancy.

The basement does have a little moisture on the concrete floor but not much.

What I really like is the owner has just installed new water heaters, new AC, new windows, new concrete parking lot adding 7 offstreet parking (in addition to the attached 2x 2 car garages), and “newer” breaker box and furnaces.

So before I have concrete poured, I am wanting suggestions from more experienced landlords who have worked through these issues.

As an investor, what I would want to see is a proven track record and concrete data/numbers supporting why you think a property will be a good deal.

@John Woodrich You mentioned rental opportunities on Park Point and there are a few new and recently reduced listings that have great rental potential - one particular property even comes with a retractable dock and concrete boat landing.

Pack N Play, High chair, Face wash, Toothpaste, Flat Iron, Contact solution, Tylenol bottle, Eye make up remover, nail polish remover, flossers/wisps, emergency kit containing toothbrushes, razors, tampons (all from the $1 store), hair ties, body lotion pump, phone charger cables for various phones, honey, assorted tea bags, coffee filters, individual sugar/sweeteners, non dairy creamer

Especially when polished.