Can i ask for personal reference and professional reference like coworkers no.? 

I am trying to continue acquiring properties using this method and also learning about other methods as well, but I wanted to come in here to seek some advice from professionals that I'm willing to learn from as I am barely starting my real estate journey.

There are several turnkey providers in town or investor friendly agents like myself.

We provide for example finished basements for that exact reason - not because it yields more rent, but because tenants stay longer.

Gordon Ramsey has had a restaurant for sale and it was taken over by professional squatters (didn't know that was a job title :-)They planned to give away free food and open an art gallery there and are threatening to prosecute anyone entering without their permission.

It's always a good idea to speak with a financial advisor or real estate professional to get a better understanding of your options

Maybe like @Theresa Harris said, only if done by professional painters.

You have an opportunity to start with a clean slate and hopefully choose the type of marketing that provides the most effective and efficient use of your money and time.That being said, there are plenty of program marketers selling complete packages costing $8,000 a month and up, with a 12 month commitment.

Renovated the property by providing substantial updates.

I also own and operate a business that provides water submetering for multi-family properties of all sizes.