I definitely agree that there are a ton of great resources to read and view written (and visual) material about flipping and real estate investing in general — Bigger Pockets is probably the best example in real estate of just how much information you can obtain for free nowadays and don’t even need to pay the $50 on e-bay.

Be an agent (listing specifically)Great at analytics, visuals and garnering insights? 

You should be able to get a good enough idea from a visual inspection to put an offer in, or bring someone with that level of experience along with you for showings until you get to that level yourself.  

This is like the Loch Ness monster.

I would do a visual of the appliances and assume replacement for any that look sketchy.

For example, moving all the furniture out of the room, rolling up the rugs etc to visually inspect every inch of the flooring probably won’t fly. 

They give potential buyers a visual representation of the property and help them imagine living there.To use high-quality photos, follow these tips:Hire a professional photographer or use a high-quality cameraUse natural light to highlight the property’s featuresTake pictures from different angles to give a complete view of the propertyEdit the photos to enhance their quality and appealRemember, your photos should showcase the property’s best features and make potential buyers want to see more, so ensure to capture the most unique or most appealing parts of the property.

Some people are visual learners... others get a non-renewal.Relative Humidity RH for mold to grow:I did not see if you mentioned what heating system you have.

Quote from @Ryan Ness Nessss: Quote from @Robert Rixer: I always say investors don't spend nearly enough actually looking for deals and developing creative strategies for getting good deals.

That helps mitigate the noise and visual impacts.