I would say it depends on just how "move-in ready" you are expecting.If someone is sitting on a property that is in relatively good repair overall, with the exception of some paint, flooring, and minor kitchen updates (countertop replacement/cabinet refinishing) for example, as a result of inheritance or a property that may be more of an afterthought for whatever reason, then perhaps through direct mail you may uncover a handful of decent leads/deals whose owners haven't necessarily yet put the wheels in motion to get rid of a property that they may consider selling once they are given a slight nudge.

It was built in 1990 and was recently painted.

I am afraid my deal is too thin,  my budget is $50k for kitchen , 2 bathrooms, deck, refinish floor, whole house painting, simple landscaping, new  furnace and water heater, and some electrical and plumbing work. 

It does need new carpet/paint/intense cleaning/landscaping, would it be worth getting estimates on that?  

Many small drywall holes will need to be patched, then every wall and ceiling primed (with Kilz, for the smoke) and painted.

Don't get caught up with the big picture, it will paint itself as you go.Tell yourself you will be successful and you will be!

However I have spent almost half of my waking hours fixing roofs, furnaces, sump pumps, and painting. 

Thought I would post a question.House:Split foyer, 4/3, 2400 sq ft, was a FSBOHouse background & current status of reno: bedrooms are carpet, bathrooms are tile, downstairs laundry/mud room & bathroom are kinecto luxury vinyl plankPurchased for $128,500 and currently have close to $26,000 in but have some expensive stuff left like flooring, kitchen counter, kitchen cabinet redo, deck, new exterior paint...will try to save some money by selling the house through busy bee realty serviceConsidering for the rest: engineered hardwood or laminate and want it to flow throughout the main areaNeighborhood: older, established.  

As an aside about the sign ordinance:Here in San Pedro, I've counted at least 7 different VW Buses , with new paint jobs (each one a different color) advertising 1 hr massage for $ 35.00.

@Joel Owens Thanks for a different perspective.The extent of my jobs vary depending on the exit strategy and the condition of what I walk into.Holds are usually interior updates with basic finishes throughout - paint, floors, fixtures and new mechanicals if needed, otherwise I just have the mechanicals inspected and tuned up.