Does the area have individuals that seem to be scary, or do I see a lot of gang spray painting around.

Roof, windows, landscaping, carpets, paint job.  

It can be a tricky market to navigate, with different cities having different point-of-sale requirements, and Cleveland has lead-based paint requirements for rental properties.

The tenant fails to pay their last month's rent and leaves the place needing new flooring and paint.

Is your tenant saying they flushed own time, there was a leak that one time, and now the entire floor needs to be ripped out?

The previous owner paid to tear out the old walls, dealt with the mess and had a dumpster remove it so again, if you are doing more than paint and flooring, a property that has been gutted makes your job easier (and saves you money). 

We wanted to paint the exterior of the house vs putting siding on, but the weather did not cooperate for a few months adding carrying time which was expensive.

RIP, I’m going to pour out some moderately priced wine in your honor tonight).

Curb appeal, refinished HVAC, paint, closet work, minir details.

New mechanicals (HVAC, electric, plumbing), kitchen, bathroom, adding a 1/2 bath in basement or 1st floor, new drywall, floors, paint, etc.