However, in my county, the records are extremely outdated.  

I moved in Sep 1st but did not sign the lease yet now that i have read the lease and i don't agree with some of the terms that were unclear to me when I paid the security deposit one month ago.my landlord has old outdated appliances that I did not get a good look at before I moved in, the refrigerator is banged up on the inside and dirty, the built-in microwave has a large cracked around the door frame a and missing shelve inside, the stove is old and cheap looking, the dish washer is old and missing the bottom panel by the floor, the wash machine works but it is old, the dryer is old and doesn't blow hot air.All appliances look as if they would breakdown at any moment and she wants me to agree to make all repairs and replace if broken. when i moved in many electrical outlets were not working but she got them fixed the next day, i told her about the dryer and she's calling someone to take a look at it but told me i would normally be responsible for the repairs but wouldn't charge me this time since i just moved in.she tells me I'm also responsible for annual maintenance of the fireplace even if i don't use it and the furnace, and want to see a receipt for the maintenance each year.Is this common?

Installing tile over an old and outdated fireplace is a cheap and easy improvement that can really improve the look and feel of your fireplace and living area...Only about $200 in material & 2-3 hours of work...

I was wondering how some of the rehabbers out there, are handling this common type of outdated eyesore (sorry if I’m offending anyone).

We ask to confirm the rental address, monthly rent amount, move-in/move-out dates, etc.

If I go by the 1% rule I would have to charge around $3k a month for a house thats completely outdated and in poor condition whereas these other houses are in good shape and somewhat renovated going for $1,500-$2,000.

For instance, I've seen many older homes that have beautifully newly-finished basements...but, get behind that new drywall, and there's old galvanized steel plumbing with maybe 3 years of service life left, outdated and dangerous knob & tube electrical, asbestos, structural integrity problems, or any number of other issues...the end result?

Aside from the fact that the photos will be well outdated, part of the reason to drive for dollars is to give you a clear picture of the neighborhoods, street by street and know where to work in and where to stay away from.

On the other hand, if it’s going to look the most outdated or lack amenities compared to your competition, either price it appropriately or rehab it now. 

I think everyone in the area is outdated and offers nothing more than a parking space and I've located 152 Acres of land on a state road directly between two villages, less than 2 minutes to the area hospital and literally across the street from the high school (best school district in the area comp wise).