Sometimes my consideration is mostly in the form of work - clean up and painting, but no major reno.  

It DOES sound fishy though and the new inhabitant may have experience in ripping off landlords.

I now tell our inspectors to Test for Lead in Paint or in Water ,Absestos in floors and Ceilings,Radon and mold we do standard Water quality tests from any place a human or pet might drink water from.

Plumbing is done, electrical done, painting close to done.

Most of the work will be interior paint, installing flooring, trim, cabinets, toilets, and fixtures.  

A 1031 exchange attorney in NY tried to rip me off in my opinion.

As a member you are automatically bumped up to the Gold level paint discount level and they will send you special discounts as well.  

I do a wide range of different tasks, from drywall, painting, concrete, a bit of plumbing and so on.

The home was bought 3 years ago at $208,000 and no large improvements have been made beside things such as newly painted cabinets and updated landscaping.

I would advise to go to Home Depot make a list of items and prices like cabinets, sinks, tile, paint, Sheetrock, toilets vanity, water heater, boilers or baseboard heaters those are the main things you have to deal with inside the house.