He received quotes to remove the texture ceiling, paint the interior, purchase and install new kitchen cabinets and counters (including completing the design), picked out 2 floorings to get quotes which will be provided this week, and determined furnace is beyond saving (I will likely get HVAC quote for him).  

You can use Zillow or rent cast along with others to paint a picture of the area where you want to invest. 

And so frustrating that nearly every article in the media was biased towards the tenants' struggles and painted landlords as greedy and unsympathetic. 

For example if you asked him to only paint a wall but the wall does not look good because the drywall itself is bad - that is not his problem because you did not want the drywall fixed.Specify what it is you want done and if complete you will release the payment. if he disagrees then he may sue and then let the court decide. 

Quote from @Jim Reynante: After owning properties C/D neighborhoods with high crime statistics, I have experienced all of the things that go along with it: 1) High turnover rate; 2) Tenants that don't care for the property; 3) Little/No appreciation in home value; and 4) High Crime Rate (burglary, vandalism).I am pretty tired of fixing broken windows, fixing broken doors/locks, and painting over graffiti.

Patch, sand, prime and paint the holes and paint to match the wall.

Quote from @Rob Bergeron: Guys, this Jefferson Coutny lead paint ish is going to be wayyyyyyyyyyyyy worse for owners than you understand.

It might even wind up losing another seat in the House of Representatives. the hazard waste is just an endorsement to the contractors license its a simple course you take .. kind of like home inspectors who are certified for lead paint removal or contractors certified for lead paint removal. its not a huge deal just a box to check..

So its just very physiological warfare against these potential students.. sell them on futures  paint a rosy picture tug at their heartstrings get them all motivated to spend money then let the go at it..

The property is undergoing a light rehab (new paint, new LVP flooring, new toilets, new kitchen, new vanities etc).