Example: replacing the bathroom vanity.My question: If I were to take pictures and a video of the thing needing repair and show it to someone at Home Depot or Lowes, would they be able to guide me on what to buy and what to do?

I bought move in ready (which has had its share of repair issues). 

On the otherhand, it the property is overpriced and the wholesaler doesn't know how to present it with realistic repairs, ROI, etc. they'll have to work extremely hard to find naive buyers.

They don't get involved at all with booking or essentially anything with the guests other than emergency repairs or some other issue I can't handle with them.

For the insurance deductible on the claim, it depends on the nature of the claim: if it’s for a repair, it’s deductible this year; if it’s an improvement, it needs to be capitalized.

We have repaired and not replaced roofs when appropriate. 

But they know they need adequate reserves to sustain them if/when there is a lawsuit or eviction to cover lost rent, repairs, etc.

I am using 5% for repairs, 10% for cap ex, 10% for vacancy, and 10% for property management.  

It might be against the law to repair vehicles or have them in the yard, on the grass, etc.

Biggest key is to make sure you have the right teams in place and boots on the ground to help you manage / inspect / repair the property.