A fresh coat of paint may hide leaks/ water damage temporarily.

I agree with everybody else, $3k is definitely only enough to get a fresh coat of paint and finishing the floors/carpets.

In the same statement he says "the recovery is firmly intact", then he goes on to say "but the recovery is weak".Read between the lines Bryan, these people are sugar coating this thing.

Tile floors or high durable and water resistant laminate/linoleum etc, new coat of paint on the inside for sure, maybe new paint on the outside as well if really needed and get some reliable but not fancy appliances.

When mixing this don't make a mess, follow the instructions, and add a little dawn dish soap (helps penetrate waxy leaf coatings).I've personally had ryegrass sprouting with an 80 percent germination rate after 7 days.  

Now I do remember from my days in Elect Eng if the older homes elect ground wire is also attached to the Cu pipes & a dis-similar galv coated metal is buried in the soil it may be promoting advanced corrosion/sacrificing of the Cu.

You just need a slight "color coat".

I got one coat on both bathrooms and am getting the trim prepared.

They have held up well for us for 14 years raising three kids.The sides of the drawers are coated steel, the cabinet facings are solid oak with oak plywood insets.

Same for those who smoke inside, I take it off their deposit, because honestly I have to put a fresh coat of paint to cover up the "yellow" on the walls.