I am currently underwriting a deal I’m looking at and need some guidance on what specific items/work is going to cost.

Try this link:http://www.anytimeestimate.com/Of course, you have to know the specific items you are paying for.

Another way to get pricing is to check home depot and loses, they have there prices displayed on the isles of what they charge for specific items, I have used that a a gauge of a markets pricing.

There are specific items that Canadians (or foreigners) need to understand to avoid potential tax implications.

Bill has done an admirable job in his posts, so I'll try to add value and keep my posts related to NC specific items.

Also, aside from obvious general condition of the house, what specific items do you look for during in inspection of your house?

Make the confirm they include what you want, and if they don't include it, they need to confirm this as well.If you have specific items you want, include these in the scope sheets.

If a contractor wants to quote w/ materials, we compare the quote against our pricing on the same manifest to see where it lays.Like Michael, we typically source specific items (light fixtures, vanities, fixtures, appliances, etc) ourselves regardless of the approach we are taking.I can also not stress enough standardising paint colours.

There were some very specific items that they wanted above the standard amenities.

Some specific items- owner's title policy - basically a guarantee on the deed you give the buyer- title company fees - a plethora of fees the title company charges for doing their job- recording fees - fees the county charges for recording various documents- pro rated taxes - because taxes are typically due the year after they're incurred (i.e, in the spring of 2013, or maybe the very end of 2012 you will pay taxes for all of 2012), you will have to pay the portion of taxes for the year to date of the sale.