Guests appreciate functionality more than anything, so as long as they’re clean and do the job, you’re good to go.Little details like this can make a big impact on guest satisfaction.

I will need to remove the carpet and replace it with something durable and cost effective. 

Getting title and getting clean title for properties bought at tax auctions are two different things. 

Their biggest challenge was finding a reliable cleaning crew, but once they built a team, everything ran smoothly.Let me share another example.

Lastly is structures, and to be honest I think we'd probably have to move the needle $100k or so on that item because I have a feeling from what I've seen thus far is these structures are not of the most durable enduring type and I will have some considerable cap-x over 10yr window on them.

@Jason Tucker  you need to add in your utilities, common area cleaning, and turnover costs to determine if it makes sense. 

While we didn’t need significant updates, our team focused on cleaning, staging, and marketing to highlight the home's features.

I’ve helped several clients in similar situations find their first vacation properties here in Florida, and the Panhandle is fantastic for beginners because of its year-round tourism and robust support networks (property managers, cleaning services, etc.).

We used to provide washer and dryer, but tenants washed greasy, oily work clothes leaving the washer unusable until cleaned, or clogged the pump requiring disassembly to remove obstruction.  

That said there are some nuances and requirements to property implement interest tracing so ensure you talk to your tax professional ahead of time and keep the funds movement as clean as possible.