Soo bad, it would probably be better to buy it, knock it down, and build a new house.The ceiling was about 8ft tall, everything needed replacement, windows, floors, roof, etc...

Since the house was built in 1978, the bigger problem is asbestos - the drywall joint compound, sheet vinyl flooring, acoustic ceiling exture, and other things are likely to be made with it, so it is really an asbestos job, and that is highly regulated.

It's really helpful to help me create a "floor" and a "ceiling" so to speak so that it's not priced too high or too low

By getting pre-approval, you will know where your investment ceiling is located.

(Today's tenants need LOTS of grounded outlets, and many expect air conditioning or at least nice ceiling fans) Update your cabinets (or faces) and fixtures, the tub and surround (at a minimum reglaze), some paint and floorcovering, and now YOU can expect 20+ years of pretty trouble free service.

Small ladderI found over the years that if I work with a plan, which involves looking at the whole house first, before doing anything, I've been able to do a complete "make ready" on a 2000 square foot house in just a few hours of work, instead of jumping right in and starting a mess before I've thought it out.Starting at the room farthest from the front door, and using your checklist inspect each wall, the floor, ceiling, baseboards and doors.

Paint is cheap and always makes things look fresh... cabinets, walls, ceilings.

Today, 8 months later it's listed at $170K, and now that I've spent some money on a new roof, ceiling, and garage door, that's still too high.I like the hosue and the location.

What are you complaining about for pete sake, they left the nice door knob and ceiling fan!!

I believe you also exclude any areas with ceiling height less than 5 feet.Look here for more info.http://homebuying.about.com/od/realestatecareers/ss/square_footage.htm