I was in the empty unit for 5-10 minutes, and brushed off about 50+ fleas from my pants (thankfully, was wearing long pants).I am considering active requiring flea collars for all pets from now on.

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

Definitely brush up on local building and zoning codes.

If your looking to jump into wholesaling which most new people are, the best piece of advice I can give you is to brush up on your sales and marketing skills.

There might also be the fire hazard due to weeds or having brush and trees close to your house, which might affect the cost of your fire insurance.  

I wrap them in tar paper or brush on actual tar or similar substance.

I purchased in a growing area and turned the back yard brush into a back yard oasis.

.- Brushed nickel fixtures (or something similar) - light fixtures, faucets, etc.- Brushed nickel knobs/handles (or something similar.)- If you have a couple bucks left in the budget, get new (and when I say new, I mean on sale/refurbished/wholesale) stainless steel appliances.

Brush you can clear.

Instead of brushing it off and doubting, you would be wise to follow this advice as Jay has lost more money on real estate than most will ever make, and he is still crushing it.