@Tyler Deck  Don't use hard money for your first deal.  

The inside is decked out so hopefully they will overlook the not-so-nice exterior

An agent I spoke with about this house said they noticed some setttling issues, signs of water damage in the basement, paint chipping, and a back deck that might be possibly rotted.

Instead, it is much better to roll up your sleeves, and diligently hunt for the right deal, be highly selective to make sure you buy a great deal, force appreciation if at all possible, and get in such that you can stay in through thick and thin if you need or choose to ... this will open up multiple exits and tilt the odds in your favor ... heads you win big, tails you win a little, but the house always wins and you're the house ... if you are unable to stack the deck in your favor then the best thing to do is not play the game until you learn enough to from those that do ... people sometimes say that going for appreciation is speculation and if you get it it is only because you are lucky ...

There are a lot of sellers who don't want an FHA appraiser to go out and tell them they have to paint the shutters and window sills, that his step is too high and he has to fix it, they need to install a handrail on the 3 steps going off the deck.

It depends on price point and how fast things are moving in your market...I stage a few items in the kitchen and bath for pictures...and have some chairs and tables I got at the thrift store ..add bright pillows and a few plants and place on the porch or deck ...again for pictures...I don't do the rest of the house ...

I am sure @Ryder Meehan will share the slide deck on the Meetup page.

Replacing the Decking and felt the Roof, Lay all of the Flooring, Install all Cabinets,countertops,sinks, lighting,fans  , Paint the House inside and out , Replace all the Rotten wood ( inside and out ) ?  

In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

I find fan blades often droop due to humidity.