I spent about 6k to get rid of the smoke smell including painting, cleaning the vents, cleaning the furniture etc.  

I've done complete ground up rehabs to simple paint and floors.  

Next Q: what color would you paint the outside?  

-new flooring throughout-removing the wallpaper and floating the walls -fresh paint throughout (cabinets and garage included)-new appliances -installing an electric stove-new cabinet and lighting fixtures-new shower, bathtub and sink fixtures What was the outcome?

Have a lead paint inspection?

I went in, fixed drywall, painted walls white, paint cabinets, corrected floor slope and put down hardwood.

Mold remediation is addressing the moisture problem, paint over any discolored areas with Killz and put fresh paint in your color over the encapsulant.

You have a way with words and really painted a picture!

Paint exterior peeling paintRemoved junk throughout finished basement.

Don't just learn about Real Estate, also learn about construction - go to Home Depot every Saturday and take their tiling and painting classes (for free), volunteer on a Habitat for Humanity jobsite to do cleanup and just pay attention and ask questions.