I learned that if you follow your dreams and you can visualize them it's just a matter of time before they become a reality.The challenge was obtaining financing for the remaining amount for rural vacant land.

The investor will offer the following:Cash transaction;A quick sale closing with no inspection; andYou can leave behind any items you don’t want.The problems begin when the homeowner is elderly, alone, and doesn’t know the true market value of their property:They may have purchased their property over 20 years ago for $50,000, $100,000, or maybe $200,000.That same property now could have a market value of $300,000, $400,000 or even $500,000.The idea that they purchased the property 20 years ago for $120,000 and are now being offered $220,000 sounds appealing to these homeowners – their mortgage might be paid off and they will make $100,000 – sounds good right?

Some of these are happening simultaneously.1) You find yourself wanting to get involved in real-esate2) you need to educate yourself on the many different techniques, or as you feel your way through you realize its overwhelming and you want to just pick an easy way but you realize you still need education.3) You need to find which method of REI sounds appealing/within your means (maybe you have money but not time, or time but not money, maybe this is your primary income or a side hustle...)

To my understanding there is a decent amount of students/grads living off-campus so it is safe to assume they are options out there appealing to the students.  

The older buildings with low ceilings and outdated access points appeal to only certain types of tenants.Hope it helps.

-I have already completely repainted the entire outside of the house, adding a lot of curb appeal (no idea how much appraisal value).

The white towel/linen racks in the linen closest had a visual yellow stain on one of the lower racks. 

I think both rentals have there appeal.

Is there anything I could do to appeal or is it too late now that I don't own the property?

This will help you visualize where you have open space to do RE stuff.I also had a commute that took 45 minutes each way so I used that time to listen to podcasts, audio books, call people, etc.Then, I STOPPED using to-do lists or task lists.