Would you tear out the paneling and stone on this house?

[Scott Mac]

Just for discussion purposes.

I picked this pic off the internet.

It looks like a lot of "Hoarder Houses" decor style.

Busy carpet, busy furniture, paneling, faux rocks on the walls, flat paint.

I can smell the cigarette smoke just looking at the picture.

But I wonder if you owned this place, as either a flip or a rental, or AirBnB, would you rip everything out and paint it all grey and modern.

Or do you think pic 2 is acceptable and cheap (quick) way to do it.

Tear it out to the studs, or just light cosmetic changes, or something completely different?

What do you think (???)