Perform routine inspections6.

This will be a cosmetic flip.Floors, cabinets/countertops, electrical/plumbing, and paint will all be done.

Complete renovation of the kitchen and dining room, and cosmetic renovations to both bathrooms.

I'm on a short career break and have time to help other investors in the area with any needed services (cleaning up at rehabs, picking up supplies, minor cosmetic work like painting, etc.) in exchange for getting my feet wet in investing and building mentorships/partnerships.

Do you want to do cosmetic flips (less risk but also less profit) or do you prefer to do bigger projects? 

And then I simply improved the condition with deep cleaning and cosmetic changes (nothing too serious).

Yes, we routinely checked the property, yes, the homeowner followed our instructions, and yes, our insurance company paid $250K on the claim anyway.   

I would not make any cosmetic changes unless they are going to increase the rental value. 

Minor cosmetic repairs and refenced the backyard.

The drainage issues you mentioned sound routine.