I have 3 properties, my contractors license and 8 years of landlord experience and I would say don’t put the pressure on yourself- at least not the first year.

What I equate completely renovated to is they replaced all plumbing, electrical, heating and air, water heater, new roof, new siding,etc.

Air might have lower fees to the end user but I just don't get many bookings from them unfortunately.

I am their pressure relief valve, I provide a home where before they didn't qualify.

Sounds Army/Air Force if I’m correct.Well done on your VA strategy.

One major component is how we rank our basic needs (after air, food, water, shelter, etc). 

I'm right there with you on starting with single family because as an investor it puts less pressure on you and you're not risking as much.

We drove by the place yesterday, looks like central air might be an issue.

I normally never plan for best case scenarios and always air on the side of conservatism.

List of items to be done - (inspection next weekend)HVACAir Conditioner addition to current forced air furnaceElectricalGarage door motor to 1 car garage door Install recessed lights in living room, and new light fixtures in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchenReplace light switches/outlets to square plastic whiteFlooringRemove carpet, tack boards one main floor and top floorInstall vinyl plank flooring throughout main floor Same baseboardPaintingPaint all wood trim whitePaint kitchen cabinets whitePaint all wallsStructuralRemove half of kitchen wallSliding door for half bath on main floorKitchenReplace kitchen counter top, and match bathroom vanities with sameReplace kitchen sinkReplace appliances with stainless steelBathrooms Replace countertops with same kitchen counter materialGeneral workInstall window blinds on all windows