They do not have phone capabilities besides the wife's (more on her in a minute) wifi cellphone number that is used through the neighbors internet.2.

In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

The more of the following you are able to provide, the higher a price you can request:Inspection report by licensed inspector, legitimate sold comps within 0.1 mile range, roof warranty from licensed roofer, permits for the work performed, disclosure of how much electric/plumbing/HVAC was replaced, warranty for the heater (if new) or disclosure of what service was performed, age of windows and grade of windows (if new), warranty on appliances (if new), last service on appliances (if used), grade/brand/color/installation date of cosmetic materials (flooring, paint, etc.), etc.If tenant in place: strong lease terms, proof of payment history, screening criteria including personality screen, security deposit & last month rent held, annual lease term, etc.  

You get 45 cents on a dollar.As for renovation, I doubt the cost of materials and labor are lower in Alaska than in CA. 4 brm, 2 bath, two kitchen will run over $50K here.

Very good group, useful material.

Direct mail is still #1 in my opinion but internet marketing and social media are catching up. you should expect a 1-3% response route, but it is possible to send out 500+ and get a good response if you're list is very targeted.

I just attended Brokers continued education in Charlotte,NC on the topic of "real estate as an investment " and couldn't believe how simplistic the material was.

To replace a 220 volt well pump , labor and materials is around $ 1500 , pressure tank and switch around $ 700 .  

If they don't have access to these materials they can send you to who does. 

Just be sure you aren't advertising your services as a realtor, or you'll need your broker's approval on all marketing materials.