I can do drywall tape and texture as well so that will further decrease costs of a rehab.

Whether a small drywall patch/texture match to painting, fencing, flooring and much more!

If walls are textured, corners are likely rough.

Paint: Offer an accent wall of their choice for an extra $20 a month Upgrade Appliances Repair Cabinets - Re Face them Repair or Replace Countertops - Texture Overspray Replace Tile or Linoleum Clean or Replace Carpet Refining Hardwood FloorsReplace Faucets - Don’t go cheap, causes problems.Replace Light Fixtures - Ceiling Fans are a nice touch Replace Mirrors - Bigger the better.

I'm finally laughing at my ceiling texture explosion (a first for me).

AND the key sentence is that if you have money in the bank that will pay off the mortgage on your home, investing that at a return higher than your mortgage rate (easy when you stated your interest rate is < 4%) is actually enhancing your family's position instead of weakening it. 

If it's an older house, the popcorn texture may have paint over it.

You cannot enhance, upgrade or improve the property and expect to be able to recover those costs if it is redeemed.The issue comes from what meets the definition of secure, preserve and maintain. 

Ask them to help enhance it. 

Photos are a bit too enhanced but the house turned out great!