But again I doubt renters are going to clean up the mess in the fall or prune them.

The seller has to know he is selling a train wreck of a property and if he expects to get a decent price he needs to clean up what he let happen.

What I did there was run a floor sander over it to smooth out any imperfections, as well as clean up any globs of paint or joint compound.

Plus, tenants are more likely to clean up after their pets.  

Phase 1: Demo/Interior Framing layout walls and rooms. [10 days] Demo whole house/clean up interiorExpand walkway between living room to eating are by 3 feet (install new header)Frame up new laundry area, frame bedroom wallFrame up new patio sliding rough opening and install new sliding patio doorFix water damage floor in hallwayTile bathroom floor and wallsInstall rough electrical throughout house.Install rough plumbing throughout house.Install insulation and drywall sheetrockMeasure windows/door.

He reluctantly agreed to come and clean up the mess after Christmas. 

Know all of your cost, clean-up, garbage removal, insurances, overhead, labor, material, and etc. 

If it's a flipper loan you could end up owning a property that is only partially rehabbed leaving you with a big mess to clean up.5. 

It is shocking how expensive a cleanup and remediation for a large water leak, especially sewage water can quickly become.

Would love to get your thoughts.Some background about me:-Real Estate Tax CPA (combined income around $125k)-Soon to be married (have $30K wedding to pay off that will deplete our savings and thinking about saving to purchase a SFH after wedding paid off)-Currently paying $1,200 in total rent between fiancee and I in Vista, CA (Working in La Jolla) - We live with one roommate who takes on about 1/3 of the rent.