The 4000 in initial repairs will cover paint, finishing the drywall in the converted garage, termite treatment, fridge, stove, blinds, a few shingle and some gutter repair.

The other difference I am seeing between the shingles is the wind resistance rating.Is it a mistake to go with less expensive 3 tab shingles?

Inspecting wood under shingles.

Make sure the take down estimate is the complete job including repairing the shingling and any other work needed to make the exterior right including haul away.

So the zoning issue does not really affect investors out there, but there can be architectural control committees that have a say in the exterior of your property (shingle color, house color etc...)Hope that helps.

The house is bone dry, it has the asphalt paper and has already been prepped for stucco with the wire mesh, it has shingles on also.

Pitcched shingle, flat rubberized etc..

If you don't know how to do the work, you're not paying for the workman's comp, insurance, unemployment etc, then your $15/hour guy is probably going to be finishing off a bottle of vodka on his way to your job and I hope you don't want paint free trim or straight rows of shingles cause you aint going to get it.

Peeling shingles on house, roof.

This is a critical bit of information you should have known before committing to buying the property.This is an extremely important issue to real estate ownership that can continue to bit you in the backside for the entire time you own the property.I am a third generation developer with a lifetime of experience with creating owner associations, CC&Rs, By-Laws, etc.It would be extremely wise if you seek the advice of a real estate attorney where the property is located that specializes in property owner associations, CC&Rs, and By-Laws.I know of a community resident that sued a neighbor because the neighbor put a light bulb greater than 60 watts in the front porch light.I know of different association that sued a homeowner because the color of the few new roof shingles to patch damages did not exactly match the faded color of the older shingles.Consulting with a lawyer may be the wisest and cheapest money you have ever invested.