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Updated almost 5 years ago, 01/29/2020

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Best way to estimate repair costs while on the phone with seller?

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Fairly new to the industry wanted to know a good way to calculate repair costs while on the phone with motivated seller?

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Jim K.#3 Investor Mindset Contributor
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Without actually inspecting the property, while speaking to the seller? Well, you have to throw the highest possible numbers at the seller for any repair, to make him despair. Your goal is to get the price down as low as possible for you.

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@Jim K. Thank you for the tip!

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