If nobody is in the home drive it first, look in the windows and see, if you can, if the cabinets are still there etc.Alos, people we have talked to about recent auctions say hedge funds are still bidding up the prices beyond reason on auction properties so set a max price and be prepared to "let it go".

We shipped in antique lighting, custom cabinets from Atlanta and spent MANY hours saving and repairing the original trim.

My daytime job is as a kitchen/bath designer and sales rep for a line of cabinetry.  I am interested in acquiring some rental properties and possibly rehabbing a few more places.

Usually an architect only draws the plans but an interior designer will choose paint colors, tile, cabinet finish, etc.  

The previous owner was a Hoarder and I am sure probably had so much stuff piled up to the ceiling to where if their was any leak to be found, the damage would already be done....there was KILZ sprayed around numerous areas of the property (both bathrooms, kitchen underneath cabinets, in basement area underneath where kitchen is located. 

Does anyone have a good cabinet location?

After closing, I began searching for a General Contractor and started on some basic demo (removing old appliances, cabinets, toilets, rugs, etc.).

Master Bedroom are larger, so you have more materials, but same principles apply.Kitchens: Determine a Cost for Cabinets, Appliances, Flooring, Lighting, Plumbing Fixtures, electrical plugs, etc.  

It will have engineered wood flooring, tile in baths, granite or quartz on countertops, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances. 

Take notes of the big ticket items, such as appliances, kitchen cabinets, HVAC, flooring, etc.