Unfortunately, I am usually doing the grunt work, running for materials, cleaning up garbage, and generally just keeping workers company (supervision).

It took us several days to get it cleaned up, which seemed reasonable, but we caught flak from the city.  

My line of thinking is that hardwood floors may be cheaper over the long run since it's easier to clean.

Such are not marketable.Contaminated properties are high on the list to stay away from, environmental issues can be very expensive to clean up. 

A few anonymous phone calls could get the yards cleaned up or the occupants cited to court. 

Each of the electrical boxes encased as is on top of the wallboard. 

YA just remember it would not be smart to do anything with the property until the IRS lien period has expired.For example if you do a clean out and put thousands to tens of thousands in repairs and the IRS decides to redeem you will not be compensated for any of that.

If there is a facility, you will have a higher electric or heating bill....both to heat and cool the facility and to operate the units.  

I was able to clean it up for about 10K and I think I bought the property at about half the value.

Obviously this assumes that there aren't major infrastructure items to be addressed (ie. functioning roof, furnace, hvac, electrical, plumbing etc), but the projects that come to mine for me are painting the interior, granite counters, flooring, and prefab bathroom vanities.Anyone have their list or case studies that they care to share?