I would do ceramic for the back splash but it'll cost about $2.50 a square foot not including grout and mortar.  

  , I've seen some duplexes in downtown Hagerstown for $30k, but those I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.

Anyway, I'm trying to gauge how much condo quality rehab is per square foot in Chicago on the north side.  

I know I can head to a Home Depot and estimate supply cost if I have an idea of the square footage/area coverage.

Keep in mind costs with these are not linear and your first 400 square feet are the most expensive!

Put a new footings and block, sill plate and set her back down.

Investments need to fit your criteria which will help take the emotion out of the equation.A 205k house in my area would be lower end C class and i need to make at least 25% a year on my out of pocket(IRR)You paid overall 330$ a foot What is market per foot?

Here is the scenario:Duplex, ~1800 sq foot total, built 1930s.

I'm about ready to get my foot in the door of rentals as well, have some cash reserves saved up now.Here's what I keep coming back to, does the goal I have set for myself realistically include student housing?

Downsatirs on the cieling there are styrofoam squares and under them there are some similiar spots.