The scope of work on this potential deal will be cosmetic and systems - such as interior & exterior paint, new plumbing, electrical, kitchen cabinets, some windows, refinishing wood floors and maaaaaybe a new roof.

NOTE that they are actually listed above and in front of the President's Cabinet.

Homeowners confirmed that they received the shock package, told door knocker that they were "underwater" and that a contractor had stole $80,000 from them, and that a lien had been put on the house as a result from a cabinet maker whom never got paid by the contractor.  

A tree fell on our house after we owned it for 6 months and completely destroyed everything BUT the kitchen (which we repainted the cabinets white and got new appliances anyway so it looked fairly updated).  6 months later, we got to move into it again and a year or 2 later, foreclosure since the housing market was bad and we moved to a new state.  

Scrub everything really good including the inside of cabinets. 

if you rented it with those cabinets, counters and appliances, I wouldn't spend anymore than necessary to replace a non working dishwasher.  

IMHO, the key is to find a pest control person that is knowledgeable and that you feel you can trust (after all, they will need complete access to all areas for tenting...they open all drawers, cabinets,etc. of course you CAN insist on being present for most of this).

I wonder if not paying your taxes is a new prerequisite for selection as a member of the Obama cabinet?

Every time I watch the shows and read blogs about flipping most of them talk about how they change the kitchen cabinets, completely renovated the bathroom, new floors, fresh painted walls.

I've owned it for 5 years and have totally remodeled it ( changed the layout, built the cabinets, lite plumbing/electrical, built an elaborate deck, stained glass, etc. ) I'm ready to do it again with the intent to sell.