The lower unit needs to be repainted and window coverings redone anyway.2.

For my units, the main issue is whether I need to re-paint and/or replace the carpet. 

We have a 6 month-1 year plan of replacing the entire siding on two of the buildings and repainting the 3rd.

It really depends on the condition and if the person smoked indoors and was a heavy smoker.You are going to have to wash all of the surfaces with TSP, chances are you will need to repaint (especially if they've been there for 10 years) and may need to stain block the ceilings before painting. 

Best part is the company you buy from usually does a 12 month touch-up to fix nail pops, wall cracks, repaint, etc.

I am told it doesn’t need any repairs but I am still assuming $5,000 to repaint and anything small to get it sale ready. $20,000 in commissions which if you have a buyer I am sure they would list with you (I think you are an agent too?)

Since I only have 25k and 12k would go to downpayment that would give me an additional 13k I could either spend on improvement for the property (outside could use some new asphalt, little landscaping, repaint fences and exterior).

Let them make your house their home - and stay longer(you would anyway repaint the whole house after long-term tenants leave) 5.

Most of the time most problems buyers find with homes are cosmetic or an easy fix such as re-painting a room, swapping out some plumbing fixtures etc. and are very easy to do.

I plan to replace flooring and repaint the interior.