Second one the photos are much brighter.  

I'm hoping with the support of all the people on BP, we, and everyone else, are on our way to a brighter future.  

Make it a bit more cheerful and make the apartment pictures brighter.

Certainly address the mechanicals, you will need to comply with HUD guidelines for health and safety and after that, it is up to you. the following basic materials are for you to consider when completing your renovation, while considering the future implications of tenant turn-over:*FlooringNO CarpetTile wet areas if this in your budget or simply install a resilient Rubberized Vinyl Floor plank systemGeneral areas - either refinish hardwood if existing or a new resilient tongue & groove laminate flooring*PaintStandardize the paint color throughout the entire interior, do not get fancy with painting different rooms different color, just more of a headache to deal with at each tenant turnover*ElectricalUpdated electrical schedule, new outlets and switches you want everything to be nice and bright, you want the wow factor no matter the area or rents, you want everything to be clean and look appealingNew Lighting schedule - consider using LED - it is brighter (better presentation) - more energy efficient and should be a smaller maintenance burned over time.

Bring a flashlight to your walk through, look under sinks and behind washer/dryers, and fridges.  

The newbies fall in line behind a leader that carries that groups flashlight and leads them deep into the forest.

Here is how I handle winter properties different from warm weather months: First Bring a flashlight.

We use our scoping skills and bring a camera and 12 inch ruler, checklist and notepad, pen, flashlight, and disinfectant wipes. 

A flashlight and a paper towel tube can do some wonderful things :)Last tip would be to use an area or grid exposure setting and not a point (center point of lens) This way the camera will try and balance out the lighting on it's own across the whole area and not just the center of the lens. 

Some of them include a flashlight, pocket knife, and gloves.