I simply provided window units, it cost me about $800 which is substantially cheaper. 

MEETING PEOPLE AT THE DOOR When I do an open house I have a folding table set up next to the window in the Kitchen.

@James MarshallHi James - Good to know I'm in the normal investor window.

I like knowing that someone is taking care of the exterior of the unit, so when I go to sell, I won't have to worry about a unit being painted teal and bright pink with boarded windows ( exxageration for effect :) ).  

Think how much you know about remodeling so far, whether you have tools, a truck, and how deep you can go (anyone can paint or clean but sheetrock, trims, windows, sewer line... electrical and plumbing often require permit).

I put a link for the video in all of my ads and tell people watch the video for a tour of the home, feel free to go by the home and look around, look in the windows etc.Before I do ANY physical showing, the applicant must pass my first phase screening process.  

Everyone i spoke to did not replace wire.just remember; all drywall 12 inches above flood line, cabinets, doors, flooring(tile should be fine), maybe the a/c equipment, window stools, baseboard, insulation, outlets (at least) and it took us 3 months with multiple fans and humidifiers running to get all the wood back to acceptable moisture content.

I have been googling all day and my 1031 agent is lost on this and is pressuring me to identify additional properties in the next week before my 45 day identification window closes.Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

But did buy a house with significant water damage, broken windows, etc.

"I thought the high *** grass with broken down vehicles in your yard and torn sheets hanging in your windows was particularly attractive."