Big burly guys that smell like diesel fuel, drive jacked up 4x4s, chew tobacco for breakfast and have neck tats. 

I just did a full price cash offer, no contingencies on a fixer upper that was dirty and smelled awful (cats) - needed a new roof, doors, windows, both bathrooms and a new kitchen as well as most of the windows and a lot of pressure washing. 

It smelled like urine, it was a mess.

Some people do it the other way around, spending 20 minutes picking from the menu, then take the warm body that comes along as a tenant. 

Took a lot of carpet cleaning myself while it was vacant but I was able to get the smell out.

Big burly guys that smell like diesel fuel, drive jacked up 4x4s, chew tobacco for breakfast and have neck tats. 

He and both could smell the strong unmistakable aroma of weed from a tenant's room.

The main challenge has been dealing with the state and other governing bodies in regards to the water well and sewer treatment plant.

Immediately when you walked in the front door the smell hit you.

And good lighting is important.Many basements have high humidity so it's better to stay away from carpet and go with vinyl plank or another flooring that won't get moldy or musty smelling.