Construction materials: Frame, no basement, roof: asphalt shingles, Floor: Carpet on stairs and bedrooms, LVP: Kitchen and living room.

And it's not rocket science to sheetrock, floor and then re-trim. 

Like anything is sales (and you are in sales even when you are trying to buy a property), the less clean cut the deal, the more likely it is to get rejected.

Good design, clean, comparable with market rates, and professional photos.

And STR is much more involved with high turnover rates so you’ll not only need to post the listing but know how to keep it competitive so that you maximize bookings, of course, furnishing it, keeping supplies, restocked, cleaning, maintenance, And what about consideration to any local STR rules and regulations?  

Hi - I’m relatively new to the real estate game and am just starting to read multiple books involving this topic.I noticed a house being cleaned up two weeks ago, talked to maintenance people, and was in the right place at the right time to talk to the owner.

With small homes you get quick and easy stays with fewer issues, cheaper cleaning fees, higher occupancy, and still great rates. 

It isn't that hard to clean, but it does take more maintenance.

Our lender wanted clean financials or they wouldnt lend on the deal.

Junked it out, cleaned up landscaping, drywall repair, texture, paint, new interior doors and trim, new waterheater, new floors in kitchen. some new floors, countertops, new roof, painting cabinets.