Learn to inspect and spot signs of key things like roof, foundation, termite or water damage from surface inspections.

Remediation companies are great if it is your intention to salvage the majority of the interior surfaces but their services come at a price.

I've noticed that buyers don't really mind what solid surface countertop options you use as long as it is new and clean.   

Another thought, the floors are also really slanted, and click floors need a relatively flat surface.

The wood sits about 2" above the surface of the pier.Immediately above the collar on the base of the column, there is a 2x12 hanger plate lag bolted to the timber columns creating a full perimeter.

If exposed surfaces cannot absorb the odors, a good Lysol wipedown should leave you good to go.

Its a case by case basis for sure but on the surface knowing what I know, that is a pass for me. 

We had one of those situations recently and it was easier to just rock over the popcorn - plus you get a nice clean surface for flat or knockdown finish.

Purchase price: $32,000 Cash invested: $34,000 Sale price: $85,000 First time flip; After additional rehab costs surfaced, decided to sell rather than hold as a rental to optimize profits; Reinvested those profits back into the business.

I have a unit that has some surface scratches on a laminate wood floor.