They accepted your client’s offer based on the attractive offer of a waived home inspection and waived financing contingency.

Choosing the right hosting, designer, seo partner and marketer is what will separate you from the rest of the pack. 

I'm sure that I've watched to many episodes of "The Wire", but drug dealers get robbed and attract other such violence that could bring harm to innocent people in the area.

If it's a mess you will have little luck attracting a good tenant. 

Hello AllI am an out of the state investor working in the Kansas city market.About two  weeks ago I listed a fully rehab SFH in Raytown Kansas city ( on 78th Ter )It is listed in the MLS ,The price is pretty attractive, photos looks good, high end appliances etc, however traffic and interest seems very minimal. we had only 2-3 showing. 

The issue I ran into was the materials that he wanted to use, didn’t always fit into my idea of the design or quality.

I believe I understand what the commenters are saying - don't factor in your living expenses because that may make a deal look more attractive, and you may pay more than you need to on a house...

I could see it being an attractive alternative to some tenants. 

However; should that not be possible, as to packages for such properties, if you buy an unfurnished property, you may be able to hire an interior designer, to handle the furnishing for you.

The property is going to sell itself, you just need a design to maximize your profit, great contractor team and the will to pursue this with excellence.