Get the lay of the land.

However, I will never again buy a property I can't lay my eyes on monthly. 

I closed on my home, did most of the remodeling myself (took the "how to tile yourself" class at Home Depot, painted, etc) and lived there for 3 years until I was able to buy the next one. 

.- Additional subfloor (wood) and cement board (floor) $100- Shower cement board $75- Waterproofing Membrane (I like to do this) $150- Shower wall tile (80-90 SF) $150- Flooring tile (30-40 SF) $100- Tile setting and grout $75- Vanity with top and mirror (24" it looks) $250- Toilet, wax ring and feed line $100- Faucet, feed lines and trap $75- Trim $25- Accessories $40- Fan/light $150- Vanity Light $50- *Shower diverter valve with trim kit and plumber to install and help set tub/drain. $750- Screws, adhesives and fasteners (cement board screws, caulk, etc) $50- Paint $40- Miscellaneous $100TOTAL: $2530With all of that said these numbers would be my BASE run, and assuming I was spending my budget amount on each item.

One spouse just got laid off and received a large longevity payment as part of the lay off.

I prefer wood, tile, and vinyl tiles, but i think carpet is more appealing in some areas.

If I was you I would tear out the carpet and replace it with laminate or tile if you are going to keep it as a rental. 

Take him the 2500 in cash and a release form and lay it out.

Hire the first guy that can do what's needed..Strongest Hurricane scheduled to hit FLA in all history if that's possible.Plywood,, scrap wood anything large enough laying around check garage / basement.Good Luck times not on your side. 

@Tom HurfordThe house is 2400 square feet, brick. 4 beds, 3.5 Bathrooms, University Heights, OH (near Cleveland)ARV: $240K-$260K Initial Budget was $58KBid from contractor: $59KMaterials I am providing: $16K (incl 2k contingency) (in bold below)Rough Scope: Landscaping (clean out window wells, remulch beds, trim bushes and trees)- L: $1845Masonry ( Tuckpoint Chimney, Tuckpoint exterior masonry around porch, powerwash brick) L&M: $1200Windows (Replace 16 Windows): L&M:$3600Roof (Inspect Slate Roof): $150Gutters (Replace all gutters): L&M: $1200Deck (Powerwash and stain): L&M: $500Front Porch (Scrape and Paint Iron Railings): L&M: $100Exterior Lights (5): L:$100, M:$200Kitchen (Complete upgrade, counters, cabinets, tile floor) L&M: $11,000, Appliances: $3,000First Floor 1/2 Bath (Complete upgrade,): L:$2000, M (supplied by me):$550First Floor Master Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$4500, M (supplied by me):$2400Second Floor Main Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$4500, M (supplied by me):$1800Third Floor Main Bath (Complete Upgrade): L:$2000, M (supplied by me):$1600New Entry Doors and Lockset (3): L:$300, M (supplied by me):$1025Finish Basement walls and ceiling (Frame, drywall, and Trim, 400 sq ft) L&M:$10,000Finish Basement Flooring (LVP): L:$1500, M (supplied by me):$1000Refinish Hardwood (1300 sq ft): L&M: $5000Electrical (Replace outlets, switches, faceplates, interior lighting): L:$1100, M (supplied by me):$1026Paint Prep : L&M: $600Paint Interior (floor (basement), ceilings, walls, and trim): L&M:$5000Exterior Painting (Garage door, house/window trim): L&M:$2500