You can use a counter wrap to give the counters a higher end look and Peel and Stick back splash is easy and looks good.

Of course you must have Latex gloves, N95 Mask, and goggles.

But in general if you walk the property you can see if there are a lot of scuffs on the interior paint, if the laminate countertops are peeling, if the carpet is fraying, etc.

However, once you decide what type of investor you want to be, then it's a lot easier to start peeling back the onion of where, why, and how much.Hope this helps,- Steven

He required me to replace all the remaining original windows (they truly were falling apart, about 20), replace a piece of lead pipe that went from the meter to the main supply hub inside, and then your general FHA stuff about peeling paint and hand rails.

If the tenant wants me to wear a mask, I do.

Smoke smell isn't a big deal, you just mask them with kilz and something else at the attic, or remove everything then apply a good odor killer.

You can put properties in LLCs before the sale and supposedly that might mask it from taxes.

Kind of like when you are in an airplane and they tell you to put your mask on first before you help others. 

And, of course, better choices includes washing our hands, wearing our masks, and social distancing… Existing Home Sales.