Call a painting contractor and ask what they charge per sq ft.

. $30/sf is basically carpet and paint, $50/sf is always a good default for a full rehab, higher end finishes can get you over to $70/sf.

The kitchen and bathrooms were updated, painting and removing overgrown shrubbery and trees.

-if it's a brick/masonry building, check condition of masonry-check wood throughout building for signs of rot or termites-check house for lead based paint and asbestos-have inspector run all plumbing for extended period to check for leaks-check house (especially basement or crawlspace) for signs of water intrusion/flooding. 

Worst case the planning department makes you rip it out.

This report looks at asbestos, lead paint, wetlands etc…(this takes about two weeks)22.

Suffice to say, the analogy is doing a paint job on a unique car - but leaving the mechanicals in place without addressing reliability. 

This includes new roof, flooring, cooling, paint, appliances, windows, doors, and stucco.

New flooring and furnishing, paint, scraped ceiling, etc.

New furnishings, paint, light fixtures, mural, cleaned up outdoor space, etc.