Even if they have been in the house for 9 months, 12 months or 18 months, there is probably going to be more damage than you may think as opposed to higher-end properties.When many of my tenants vacated my lower income properties, they would tend to take parting gifts like electrical wiring, appliances and air conditioning units.

Appliance stores.Personal loan. 

Needs new appliances and flooring in the kitchen, but has new paint and carpet as well as water heater from bank.

I'm just glad I did not get to the point of remodeling and buying appliances and everything else.

The properties I've been looking at need some work, new appliances, windows, painting, new cabinets, etc. nothing major, like electrical and plumbing.I'm looking to partner with an investor who will put up the money.

New laminate floors and carpet, and new SS appliances and granite in the kitchens and baths.

.- Kitchen upgrade and vinyl flooring replacement (replacing countertops and backsplash with plumbing and sink/faucet with new appliances, we will repaint the cabinets ourselves)- Bathroom remodeling to include demolition, installation, plumbing repair or modification, and tile flooring (~42sqft per bathroom)- Convert two bedrooms into one with a walk-in-closet- For the flooring: Remove all carpet and refinish hardwood floor- For the painting: patch and repair walls and ceilings and re-paint.- Verify the existing installation for heating and water heater (new heating system on 3rd floor)- Remove asbestos insulation and pipes in the basement- Verify the existing electrical installation and upgrade to support new appliances- Some windows to be changed and we may consider to change them all depending on pricing- Repair the roof if neededWe are also considering doing most of the work on the unit we would live in (other than plumbing and electricity) but we really need to find a GC that can work within our budget!

Maybe if you have a friend or family member that is a veteran you could have them buy more expensive items like appliances or lumber and use their discount.

If it is just a dated house that needs new paint, carpet, appliances etc...you should be fine....as long as the home appraises.To cover yourself just in case....add some language in the contract that covers you...ie no loan contingency etc.  

If you don't have a storage unit and she pushes back about storing in the garage you could always sell to a used appliance dealer or on Craigslist and then buy one the same way when she moves out if she decides to take hers with her.