-Remove popcorn ceiling-Remove carpets-Smooth and paint ceilings-Lay LVT flooring throughout-Remove upper cabinets to open up kitchen-Replace cabinets (kitchen & bathroom)-Replace counters (kitchen & bathroom)-Replace sink (kitchen & bathroom)-Remodel bathrooms-Replace sliding doors for closets w/ mirrored ones-Replaces door frames and doors-Replace knobs/fixtures that we’re painted white-Hang new curtains-Replace ceiling fan and other outdated fixtures-Add baseboards-Remove turf that’s not turf from lanai-Replace with real grass-Lay stone tile for lanai-Replace cracked windowsI’m pretty sure there’s more I need to do but can’t think of it.

If you cannot be there you will need a contractor/locksmith or point of contact you trust to secure the property once the tenants/items are removed.

If you are doing electrical or plumbing, work that would require permits, towns typically will let you pull permits as a homeowner, but the work is not held to a lower standard. if you do not know "code" you could end up doing work that then has to be removed. this is why most people will subcontract those issues and then focus on things that do not require permits like painting flooring, maybe installing cabinets or tiles. these things do not cause fires or floods if you mess it up a little. that being said, if you are an experienced plumber or electrician you may be able to do the work. this will all come down to your comfort level and ability

Hi @Sean Ploskina a friend of the family used products from this company almost 10 yrs ago http://www.dyebrick.com/an the whole house still looks as good as the day they did it, definitely have to scrub the building with a good oil remover like Dawn dish-liquid is what they used but it turned out amazing. and is still going strong, the company ships anywhere in the world hope this helps you kick up your curb appeal that your looking for.   

Check with family & friends for interest in private money lending; it's not technically your money, but if they're already close to you then it removes a lot of the psychological barriers to lending.  

Not to mention, you would probably want to remove any water soaked drywall anyway because it could have been damaged or started to get moldy.Do what's right for the tenant.

If tile goes out of style it is pricey to remove.  

If you're serious about real estate, then removing 2 car loans from your credit should be a top priority.I've had my 2000 Honda Accord paid off for 14 years now and it still runs perfect!

In fact I just got off the phone to schedule getting a dumpster to the house to remove all the burnt out wreckage.

or something stain that no one was able to remove and the stain came right off.