Simple cosmetic updating - LifeProof flooring, paint, ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms, electrical switches/outlets, and updated light fixtures.

If you can buy a stable light value add deal and get a 15% IRR on a 5 year hold and the vacant building only returns you 17%, it may not be worth it. 

Should I eat dark meat or light meat at turkey dinner?

I left them off and tried all outlets, lights and whatnot and everything seems to be working.

I have been using a ridiculously elaborate Excel spreadsheet for years, but feel a light version of a program might be better.

I have a really good lead on one towards hazel wood.

@Wayne Brooks, @Kee Wilder, I feel like Batman--someone mentions my name on BP, and it's like shining the bat light into the heavens, I know to come help! 

If it's already thin and the basement is going to be an issue, I'd drop it or have their agent to light a fire under their asses to adjust the price before they lose it and have a foreclosure on their record.

The appliances will stink, the light fixtures will stink when they are turned on and heat up, any residue in the vents will stink the house up.

I'm doing some research now but perhaps someone could shed light on the importance of carry-back percentages?