Paint and texture can fix a lot of problems.

As for assessing damages, I had a flooring company come out - they said that because the planks were "scraped" to give the texture of wood, they couldn't just sand those planks down and refinish them.

Buying properties and then enhance the property to increase rent!!!  

@Dustin ZenzOther than Section 179 ‘enhancements’ and Bonus Depreciation, which were directly instituted by Trump’s bill, pre-existing conditions like 1031 and stepped-up basis for inheritance are not easily eliminated in any new bills should Biden want them.

I compiled a list of few, but would appreciate if you could add more to my list, so we can enhance our tool and help you solve these issues.

Drywall & Texture - Minor framing repair2.

Add a nice art piece on the wooden section to enhance staged decor.

If you value the tenant - do something that will enhance their feeling of security while allowing you the access you need,Have the doors re-keyed / install new locks that you have keys / access to and do not have to be deadbolted from inside.  

the long-term effects of this decision: Converting a 3 BR house to a 5 BR house would be the optimal move here, as it won't cost us much and it will greatly enhance the appaisal and cash-out refi amounts later this year, no? 

Always looking to refine and enhance my process, I picked up the book.