The other way is to piece out everything that would be considered capex; furnace, AC, flooring, carpet, windows, roof, parking lot...  

Hi Matt, Thanks for the info, yes a notice to cure was sent but it will not be possible for to cure all the items for the various breaches (1 includes changing my hardwood flooring without permission) plus ,many unpaid bill and breaking local by-laws which have still not been resolved due to him missing court appointments for them. and not to mention unpaid rent. 

We replaced all the windows on each house and with this last one, we replaced the roof and all flooring as well as a few other things to bring it up to a nicer standard.

Also don't put granite counter tops in a vinyl floor neighborhood and expect to sell it for what you think you deserve.  

I'm basically doing cosmetic updates to get it rent ready (paint, flooring, changing counters, adding cabinets/storage and appliances).

The house likely needs a new roof, all new electrical, kitchens, siding, water heaters, furnaces/AC, floor refinishing, and substantial painting.  

So, that mistake cost me the price tag of a new floor.  

Figure out what it would cost to do full remediation of mold and water issues including testing plumbing, repairing any issues with plumbing, ripping out drywall and flooring and replacing as necessary, etc. 

The cheaper home will also have the vinyl flooring replaced in the kitchen and bathroom.  

I am very handy but have never tackled flooring, cabinetry, countertops, minor plumbing etc.