So, make sure that you're certain you have the power capabilities (have you done load calcs across all electric appliances/motors?)...

I'll be starting a first flip very soon, but I seem to be lost at the moment when it comes to finding the right appliances, materials for the interior (i.e., flooring, crown molding, etc.), if needed, which A/C unit to buy, and basically everything else.

The days of stainless steel appliances and Formica counter tops are so last cycle.Now remember, you as a real estate investor are in the Employment Agency arena and it is your agenda to accept bids plans and estimates from several contractors and continue nurturing and cultivating that sphere for your success as an investor.

Check out what appliance specialty stores in your area have to offer.

That meant rather than new granite counter tops I used custom tile and a mosaic back-splash, rather than new stainless steal appliances I kept the old appliances, had them repaired and cleaned them until they looked like new, rather than new kitchen cabinets, we painted the old ones to match the rest of the condo and added fancy new knobs and hinges.

Has anyone done a lease option without including appliances with the mobile home?

Many state/town building codes won't allow multiple appliances using one power vent.  

Do you actually price out kitchen appliances, HVAC, water heaters, roofs and apply those against their life expectancy to give you a budget?

Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.

If you have salt water or contaminated with mud or debris you also need to rinse with fresh as soon as you can. appliances etc., anything metal.