Just trying to look at the big picture.

I would do "light staging" which gives people an idea of space segregation, allow them to picture their furniture and essentially mentally move into the house before putting in an offer yet.

There is no better way to learn then watching someone else do it, and going through the motions from A to Z.3) Continue to save.  

You definitley have to get the place in good shape first, then take 20 great pictures and post them on Zillow (seems like you are only on CL).

The picture up top is one of the 12 duplexes.

That will give you a picture of how they feel about their future plan at that residence.

Also, may not be a bad idea to run in there, picture in hand, and explain the situation.

If the landlord says their rent is $1800 and the tenants say it's $800, then you know you've got some issues to work through.Get boots on the ground to walk the property for you and take video/pictures.

I've only seen the one picture from the ad but how would you go about dealing with something like this?

Looking to refinish all for about $1800.3 Sinks also are all nasty and old, will replace for about $750.One stove/oven appliance = $400Small siding on the exterior needs replaced = $300 (It's the triangle in the picture)Would love any feedback, questions, thoughts, advice, or well wishes.