Even if you take photos and use an app to view it with the new flooring (ie create an 'after' image online) that you can use, I'd still wait a bit. 

While I am there I will be meeting with agents, lenders, viewing properties, and being closer to my rental properties once I purchase them to do the check-in, walk-throughs, maintenance, etc.The other question I run into is what business to put these expenses under.

A simple mistake can cost you more money or time.Here's a pretty good guide: https://www.clarkcountyohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5210/CCO...

Even though it's one loan (and if you use FHA financing a low interest loan at that) FHA parameters view it as you owning two properties - one your primary and one an investment property.When you sell, if you have met the residency requirements of the primary side you will get that gain tax free up to the 250/500K limits. 

The first thing I look at before viewing a property is the permit history.

Upon entering, you are greeted by the soaring ceilings, a set of winding stairs that mirror each other & marble flooring that offers you your reflection, all working together to draw you into the experience of breathtaking views while you delight in the detailed architecture.

It is a 4bed 3bath 3200sqft $1.2m custom homeBenefits- no HOA or rules restricting STR -1mile (walkable) from historic downtown or from the Rock park-house has nice views and is pretty secluded from neighbors and feels private-assumable loan with much lower than market paymentDraw backs- high price -no comps, new house in older neighborhood.

The views are breathtaking and many areas are some of the only roadways on the Pacific Ocean (beyond Big Sur CA) that you actually drive along the Coast and still attainable for almost any investor level or experience.

I had a similar experience with tenants not showing up to view despite applications looking good, etc.

They are as-is, no viewings, and not cured of all liens.