For instance, you could vinyl side the house because the wood is rotted and the paint is peeling and that's legal, but if you do it to delead, it's illegal.

You may have to mask your intention to help them out otherwise many sellers can simply put their properties on the MLS with an agent.  

Hey @Emily Peel you can go here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/proreplay

peel and stick works well if the seals are worn. or try to match the old seals too.

I could call it a children's play area, which is what I would imagine it looking like if these were put down: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Versatile-Assorted-Pattern-Commercial-Peel-and-Stick-2-ft-x-2-ft-Carpet-Tile-10-Tiles-Case-NCVT001/203051709?

Bring help, lots of garbage bags, LOTS of disposable gloves and, possibly, face masks...and for heavens sake, DON'T open the tenants refrigerator.  

I appreciate the insight about the folks here on BP who are available as mentors if the situation is right, this is why I decided to join such a strong & positive community; I'll keep my eyes peeled.

The deal sounded much better initially (as always :) ) , but as i peel back the onion and determine the true numbers, I'm becoming more skeptical, but because I'm such a novice I don't want to inadvertently overlook an opportunity just because I haven't come across the right BP thread that captures the creative financing solution i may need.Property Details:This is a 2bd/1.75ba 1,200 sqft condo in Palm Desert, CA. approximately a 5 minute walk from popular El Paseo Drive.

"Just wondering if there could be any consequences on appliances"Never open the refrigerator in the case where a tenant has been evicted, left suddenly or the power has been shut off for nonpayment (and you've not turned it back on to at least 24 hours) ESPECIALLY IN JULY (ask me how I know) without wearing a face mask...and with an empty stomach.Gail

We were selling a vacant home as is through a realtor and had a amended signed offer that buyers could go in and fix peeling paint so appraisal could come out higher.