We changed the trim, paint, flooring type and other features at a slightly higher up front cost in exchange for durability and extended warranty.

Just be sure to say builders grade which is not any custon work ..formica counter tops , plain porcelain title , prefab cabinets, laminate floring , neutral colors ... you get the idea .. one why to really increase your profits on rehabs is to have a contractor do the major repairs and you or a handyman tackle the easy stuff .. laminate floors can be quite easy to install if your floors are level and trim is not installed yet .. painting can be done by a handyman ..tile work can be done also ..in some cases and some states these need to be done by a licensed contractor and permits need to be pulled .. it is different by each state .. if i saw that house with those pics, i would think your looking at at least $75-100k in rehab ( taking into consideration of Ca. higher construction costs ) it looks more like $35-50 in rehab here in Fl.

Then paint the soffit, cabinets and trim a nice white.

You dont know whats behind those hideous walls, new kitchen, baths, flooring throughout, trim, light fixtures, doors, electrical, plumbing, siding/paint, furnace, water heater, landscaping, plus holding costs, interest, insurance and the list goes on.

Paint color will most likely be some sort of a neutral gray on the walls with white trim and ceilings.

This is what I teach:1 - Get a contractor you can work with that is fast, available, and reasonable2 - Make a Standard Rehab list of items you want to do as far as rehab is concerned....such asa - Floorsb - Paintc - New Kitchend - Bath fixturese - Interior doors with trim 3 - Learn your market and find the Property Profile that fits your Buyer Profilesa - # Bedsb - # bathsc - Square ftgd - zip codee - etc...4 - Apply prices above to Profiles above and you'll get a range of rehab cost that should be pretty standard, if you don't have any items to rehab not on your standard rehab listFocus on this system until you get comfortable "straying" off of it, and you should be pretty safe.Joe VilleneuveREcapSystemA2REIC

The interior has dark wood stain on the floors, interior doors, and all the trim.  

I decided to save money not painting the whole house orange but only the trim. what do you think?

.- The paint job is in fair condition with Flat Off White walls and White Semi Gloss Trim/Doors (painted prior to her moving in), condo is in good/above avg condition....- She wants a bit of variation in colors (we will approve what we like).- Our Rental Agreement states that she can't paint without our approval.

Granted I am not sure if the steep pitch, angles, and trim work got them but when you describe the job you think they would say something..