Biggest expenses will be roof repair, flooring, exterior and interior paint, some replacement windows, and cleaning/sealing the interior due to nicotine stains/odor.

I'll keep the tip in mind.  

The property needs painting and new windows, thus, the 203k Loan. 

@Amanda Davis, installing cabinets, painting, laying tile does take a certain amount of skill, but it is mostly go slow and do it right sort of skill.

I want to thank bigger pockets for the helpful tools and tips without you all I would have never closed.

...came home to find that the guy who plans to paint the place took out all the doors!!

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Thanks for the tips, keep them coming!

Ask them what needs to be repaired, when was the last time the kitchen was updated, when was the last time the bathrooms were updated, how old is the roof, does the house need paint. 

But thanks for the tips:)  I do currently have some phone calls out to a few realtors so that I can see which one I am most comfortable with.