This takes what is most likely something quite aesthetically pleasing in person and breaks it down into 2 words “large” and “bright” and a sq ft number.

., etc.Other than age-specific issues like LBP and asbestos, the things I'd look for on an old house would be much the same as what I'd look for on a newer house--these things would include: signs of water diversion failures (such as rot, peeling paint, masonry damage), settling issues, the type and age of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, the condition of the sewer main (scope it), the type and age of windows & doors, a meth test, a radon test, etc. etc.I have properties from the 1910s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 2000s, and frankly--the older properties are often my favorites, and some of them are the best-performing properties in my portfolio.Just being an old house doesn't--in and of itself--make a property "good" or "bad"...plus, old houses sometimes have charm and aesthetic appeal that no new house can touch.

He or she should know where to spend the extra money and where you can get away with cutting back in such a way you don't lose integrity or aesthetic. 

Still, that doesn't mean you can't appeal to luxury vacationers.You'll want to take a few steps to ensure your home is appealing to luxury travel enthusiasts: Upgrade the landscaping and exterior to maximize curb appeal.Upgrade appliances to the best and most modern.Upgrade bathroom and kitchen fixtures.Add small upgrades that allow for greater convenience or an element of novelty.Decorate the home to suit a particular design aesthetic.

My biggest concern is how they look aesthetically as this was going to be a STR (or for sale).

The aesthetics of the properties are generally not a concern.

The first thing I would start with is approving the curb and exterior aesthetic curb appeal of the property.

And I was just some punk-*** kid working a state job.

It’s aesthetic, pleasing to the eye, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, communicates what it should.

Brokers out there are such freaking punks!