My (non lawyer) read of the SC rules paints a much different picture in those jurisdictions than what you discuss in TX - where it sounds like you own effectively nothing but a tax note until the close of the redemption period - you can't take possession and rent the property, real estate taxes during the period are still the responsibility of the original owner, etc.The below is from the County of Charleston SC's website regarding the tax sale and how they work in that particular jurisdiction - certainly not the authoritative source of their state statutes, but for posting on a forum, I'll take it for now. 

Complete remodel including new flooring and paint throughoutupdated the bathroomremodeled the kitchen- added a dishwasher and gave more dining room space (did not remove a wall just remodel the kitchen so that the refrigerator could fit in it) added more cabinet spacenew light fixtures throughoutadded curb appeal What was the outcome?

Remodel a kitchen/bath/new paint/maybe some new LVP flooring?

More likely to fix holes and paint than replace a used appliance.  

That often requires replacing or updating some items like outlets, faucets, have furnace cleaned, clean AC coils, new appliances, paint the property, etc.

Floor is just painted concrete, and that includes the 300sf which the county assessor counts as fully finished.I'm reading that DSCR rent appraisers may not count partially finished space at all, and count fully finished basement space at only 25% of the rent of main floor space in the same house.What are your thoughts--is this how it typically is for DSCR rent appraisals?

11DefineConsult an interior designer12PlanCreate project plan (timelines, key dates, who to contact)13PlanCreate budget and brainstorm financing options14PlanSecure financing15BuildGet permits and licenseses16BuildGet water/electricity/power hookups set up17BuildPrepare for build (e.g. lay foundation)18BuildBuy structure19BuildBuild and remodel structure (insulation, electric, siding, etc.)20BuildBuild out interior design (e.g. paint, decorate, etc.) and buy appliances/decor21BuildBuild out lawn and landscape22BuildFinalize the exterior of the building (e.g. paint and fixtures)23MarketTake photos24MarketCreate listing25MarketCreate websiteThanks!

Also, avoid issues with city and S8 inspections.3) Marketing Impact - a purple bedroom doesn't need painting, but usually has to be done to attract a tenant.4) Miscellaneous - anything that doesn't meet one of the above criteria.By logically breaking these down for our owner clients, we help them make better decisions on "repairing to their budget" and avoid over-repairing or being a slumlord.Suggest you use this approach with your PMC to address the $22k bid.Lstly, how many bids did your PMC send you regarding the $2k pest treatments?

Prices have jumped up pretty significantly the last few years; I had an addition done in 2021 just when lumber was starting to go berserk and I spent $100/sf *BUT* I use a lot of these contractors in my rental business and it wasn't a turnkey job - I did the electric, insulation, HVAC extensions, painting and trimwork.

Needs some paint and a half bath update / Reno.