Both granite and quartz are popular choices for kitchen countertops due to their durability and aesthetic appeal.

It needs a some work:- new kitchen- aesthetics to bathrooms- new paint job** There could be more to it, but what i am getting at is how could one get this under contract at a fair price to either whole sale or fix and flip?

Treat this like a business (because it is), keep operating expenses as low as possible while making your spot aesthetically desirable.

At most, as @Scott Mac said, drywall the vent for sake of aesthetics. 

When we purchase a property, we always look into what permits have been pulled in the past to better evaluate the value and integrity of the structure and it's surrounds.You wouldn't need permits for aesthetic elements such as: Cleaning, painting or refacing cabinetry.Replacing cabinet knobs and drawer pulls with simple, modern hardware.Installing new countertops on existing cabinets.Replacing backsplashes.Updating lighting fixtures.Updating plumbing fixtures.Replacing floor coverings.Painting over existing interior and exterior surfaces.

My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas.

If the tile and backer beneath it is in good shape, have you considered just reglazing the tile to improve the aesthetics?

In a C area, you can significantly increase the value and rents of the building with a few badly needed upgrades, just to provide some necessary exterior appeal.The major aesthetic liabilities to overcome are as follows, one at a time... the building sits just a few feet off the street and has a power pole complete with lotsa wires planted super close.

Here are some of my options:1) Landscaping - Putting in a nice fence and replanting the lawn will be great aesthetic touches and I can do them at low cost (less than $3,000 and a few weekends of solid effort).  

On decorating, my first reaction is that the aesthetics in the back don't match the front elevation and the interior, which both look great.