They failed to do it properly and caused the damage.

  $50/sqft for a full interior and functional update, $100/sqft for a full gut down to studs, $150/sqft for newcon .If these numbers make sense I would want to visit the property for a true estimate, where it would be line item work scope development. 

Figure you've got the following functions of the house (assuming you've never bought a house before) decide which functions of the house you're worried about breaking and how soon and accommodate for such things.

Before I rent a place it functions perfectly and they are remodeled with the idea that I'm renting to knuckleheads, so all things are accessible, repairable, common, and not high value.

But without the proper education it's pretty much a waste of time. 

We are Canadians and we invest in Detroit  with proper caution it is a great investment location and we are more the willing to share what we do with anyone who wants to chat

Like show us the current status on our bundle and improved search functions. 

Hell when you pull back the curtain most people would be shocked to realize that all those prim and proper super nice 50 year old lady Realtors that seem so nice; those ladies are some of the most cut throat sharks in the game.

Husband and I are researching which strategy would be best for us to get into our first investment property--whether that be renting our current SFH and moving to a new primary family home, or purchasing another proper to rent or flip. 

Go to real estate investor meetups and spend time talking with other investors than salivating at scaling without the proper foundation.