Seller doesn't care they just want the house sold. 

He went out there and told her that he would take care of it and the price would be reasonable.

I would appreciate any knowledge share, or tips and advice on where to gather information to properly estimate for such a project. 

@Josh CaughranWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Any tips or resources are appreciated.

However, with the frequent incidents and the persistent odor, even after cleaning, I’m beginning to wonder if this has become the norm for STRs in urban areas.Any advice or tips on how to prevent this would be greatly appreciated!

Seeing their place is a great way to tell how your tenant will take care of your property.

However, careful planning around Bonus depreciation recapture and capital gains in future years is key, as these can create a significant tax event upon sale.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

But who cares, YES marketing for them .  

This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with the roof. The roof and attic are the best parts of the house, 0 problems.
Main line, laundry line, kitchen ...