.- keep in mind that things like spices, towels, sheets, tp, paper towels, propane for bbq's, cleaning supplies, coffee filters, soap, have to be kept up to date, clean and refilled when you have weekly renters. 

I agree with Ryan D. maybe if you find a cash buyer to work as a sort of middleman you may get a smaller commission but would be able to do the deal more cleanly. 

I look at their credit and figure out what needs to be done to clean it up, Then I work with them to make sure they take the necessary steps.

The brick looks clean and some nice landscaping will go a long way.

How are you guys cleaning this up quickly in Excel with out going cell by cell?

My days of cleaning gutters on a two story building are long behind me.

If the tenant has a history of paying rent and stiffing others but they keep the place clean then who cares??

What's left is really minor a clean paint job is all it really needs. 

I love the UGLY properties that mustly need a good cleaning for my sweat equity.We invest for the long term as our goals are for early retirement in our early 40's.

However the mortgages are in the deceased name therefore those probably have to be paid off in order to convey clean and clear title,  Perhaps this is why the executrix is looking for $160k sales price from inheritor.???