They put a significant down payment which contractually was to be used by seller for completing the remodeling per their choices of flooring, paint colors, counter top and cabinet selection.

Updated floors, counter tops- appliances and minor cosmetic updates What was the outcome?

Granite countertops for example.

But you don't need Brazilian hardwood floors or granite slab countertops either.

Your realtor/property manager should be able to help you determine how much more buyers in the area are willing to pay for, say, a 3 bedroom versus 2, or granite countertops versus laminate.

Needs:Cabinets/countertops All appliances in kitchenTile in kitchen Wiring brought up to codeFans/fixtures in every room Asbestos tile removal  Carpet in rooms laminate in living room hallways Central air (furnace brand new)Paint/Baseboard replacement Minor Sheetrock work New roof soffits/guttersoutlets replacedpannel rewiring (the house was built in the early 60's)windowsbedroom doorspaintwood panel remove in two bedrooms with no sheetrock behind it small not load bearing wall demo  I know This is asking for a lot but I really don't know and I know numbers make or break a deal.

First 30 Days - Updated the Lower Unit - Cleaning / Paint / Countertops / Windows / Smart Thermostat (Rehab was around $5K.

Hire the experts so that you can sit back, relax, not worry about if the countertops came today, if the house is being marketed, etc.

Literally, just fix a few things on the outside (the HOA was complaining) and paint , clean and change Kitchen Countertops , nobs, painted cabinets and changed light fixtures and door nobs.

You may even need to replace floors, cabinets, or countertops.