The issue is that the carpet has buckled badly and needs to be re-stretched, a job which shouldn't take more than a few hours.

I have a lead who i offered a subto/seller finance option to. back story lead is getting a divorce and can get ~340k if listed. asked 300k if sold to me, everything updated within past 5 yrs except carpet and interior paint.

New roof, solar, paint, lvp in the living room, granite countertops, cabinet handles, fixtures, carpet on stairs and upstairs, refurnished entire house.

You discover his unauthorized dog trashed the carpet in the living room, destroyed a couple doors, and the entire place needs cleaning.

Welcome Brandon - I have properties here in the wyoming valley.I am a native to the area.Scranton has many hoops to jump as an investor - esp. an out of the area investor.One is you'd have to hire a property manager if you do not live in the city of Scranton or within 20 miles of the city.Real estate taxes are high -that plus the current interest rate and ask prices makes cash flow an issue.You can find "deals" but please do your due diligence.Here is an example of a potential deal I am evaluating in the hill section of the city: 20 y/o, 2000 sq ft. 3b/3bath TH - Needs paint, new carpeting, and general wear and tear repairs after a 4 year tenant.

BP should definitely create a therapy group because I equally fall into that trap with some of our Chicago renovations...I went to a property to do a quick walkthrough check and then somehow I end up with a broom in my hand cleaning because messy job sites are my pet peeve.  

Looks like carpet would be the best option. 

It applies to certain components only, such as carpets, appliance, fences etc.4.

For example, appliances, carpet, driveways/parking, fences, and various other components.

Some people (us included) keep our contractors close to the chest so it's easier to find banks and vendors (like carpet installation).