As Mark noted every MLS is different with rules,regs,and procedures.So people's "tips and tweaks" may or may not apply to you locally or work.Ask an agent local to you for clarity on MLS locally.

From what she says, it is in good structural condition but needs cosmetic improvements (paint, maybe some carpeting) from bad tenants.

IE paint colors, roof (if needed) etc .. thankshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/photos/show/183671https://bp-v-newproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/user_photo/image/183671/photo.jpg

Two other RE agents never called me back.Can anyone spoon feed me some tips on finding, interviewing, and selecting an ethical real estate professional?

Seasoned rehabbers use the same paint, flooring, appliances, cabinets etc. and probably have an automatic number to apply to a project.

You can paint over aluminum, no problem.

The property I'm closing on in a couple weeks will get a full rehab (kitchen, both baths, all new paint & flooring + landscaping) for under $10k out of pocket.

well... you would think that would be the case... but...this property is in a city that has no zoning, no formal way of evaluating a property and has no history of inspecting a property.home sits on 8 different lotsfurther, this isnt a rehab. the corporation who bought the home upgraded beyond belief. beautiful trim, accents, original antique knobs, new cabinets in kitchen, new appliances, new texture on walls, tasteful paint in all rooms, fans in each room, 2 big *** HVAC units, foundation repaired, new roof (although an E1 tornado touched down 1/10th of a mile from the home yesterday), new windows, gorgeous flooring is original and was refinished 2 years ago - clean, clean, clean and even cleaner!

The only reason they got involved was because I asked to split a unit.We did some wiring updating, gas line updating, sheet rock, and painting.

Once rented you say goodbye to new carpet and paint.