The contractor took apart the wall, replaced the toilet with a brand new one, the pipe leading up to it and the wax ring.

Service animals are another ball of wax and there are a ton of posts on BP about them.  

I already know when going into a place that if it smells like candles, febreeze or ozone, that there is probably weed, cigarettes, or pets that was there before.

Applying polyurethane to a waxed floor can be the first step to a NIGHTMARE.

If anyone else bids on the house, the bank will keep going until they hit 110,000.Short sales and REO sales are a whole 'nother ball of wax.

It's a 4plex with each unit renting for about 650-700.It is in good shape, but definitely in need of some cosmetic repair.Each unit is 2 bed 1 bath with about 1100 sq.What do you guys normally spend on these items, keep in mind its a 4plex and all 4 units need the following:PaintCleaningnew flooring (kitchen, bath, some carpet, hardwood just needs a good waxing)What would you estimate to be the cost, I know it would be a ballpark fiqure but it will give me a good idea of where to start.

yes, stained with a wax coat on top.  

@Melissa Dorman and @Demjan Van Der Kach  I'll PM you my phone number, your welcome to call me and hear me wax prolix about the Portland market. 

@Allen Felker,Also, be willing to lend a hand up.I've always liked the idea that a lit candle can light a thousand more and its flame never be diminished.

For property greater than 4 units it is a whole different ball of wax and the underwriting will be different.