It's a commercial garage around 7K sq. ft. which was built in the late 1960's and will be used as a location for my car wash business.

 These are the known cosmetic updates that are needed: Flooring Pressure washing Fridge oven & dishwashers Paint rooms and outside banister Fan blade missing and fan needed in other room and 4 fans outsideHardware for master bath miscellaneous Yeah I was  originally advise that I should be able to get 1100 in rent but after further research it's looking like I would be lucky to get 1000. 

Writing off the interest expense brings it down to roughly a wash vs renting.

How was he expecting for U/W to be completed by Friday when I wouldn’t even get the certificate to him by late tonight?

A good mentor is worth their weight in gold, at least mine was. He

On the other hand, I've never budgeted or paid for advertising as part of a single property, so maybe that's all a wash. 

Even when using the highest grade solar salt, shampoo and body wash were simply difficult to wash off in the shower.

Power wash it then decide if it's sound enough to just spray with a good coat of exterior paint, easy spray paint job top to bottom inside & out. .. touch up trim with a accent different color.. it's cute. 

Wall wash with TSP prior to painting if possible,, if the ceilings are flat (not popcorn) wash also, a sponge mop with a towel over it works great and fast..2 buckets one wash one rinse.you wash everything,, doors, trim, floors, cabinets, light fixtures, all windows glass and tracks.Bleach is ok to use but I've found that TSP is best thing to actually REMOVE the nicotine,, you'll be shocked when you see how well it works. 2 Prime, Kilz primer to seal anything your going to paint.3 Remove all blinds, throw them away the plastic retains the odor and they'll be gross anyway.4 Air Ducts if you can reach inside wash out.. then spray Kilz in them as far as you can reach with the system off.  

He never called to see where the applicant was.  He