Had to get carpet service and cleaning done.

You can’t just throw on glossy white on all the walls and the cheapest carpet (like some banks are trying to do) and expect to full retail.

I pointed out that both seemed a bit low-ball but if he would take a net out that was based on roof and kitchen each costing 20% more, we'd take it.In short order we replaced the countertops and floor (about $1,000), re-roofed in my spare mornings and weekends (about $800), and cleaned the carpet.

Then the baseboards are prepared for installation before the carpet goes down.

Choose properties that need only minor repairs like paint, carpet cleaning, landscaping or a general cleanup.johnmichael: However, if a property can be bought less than 50% FMV, more extensive repair can be considered.johnmichael: Homes in the middle price range and below are in more demand and tend to sell faster.johnmichael: You need to only focus on areas that you can handle!

. $10,800 to bring current $5,000 for the deed $5,700 for carpet and paint $750 for other costTotal out of pocket $22,250 to take control of a 500k plus property based on appraised valueI did a lease option for 5 years at a lease option purchase price for $549,000 with 25k down and $4,500 a month with 25k towards the purchase and $500 a month credit towards the purchase of the home.

Upgraded carpet and pads.

The latter part is really all we much cared about.But then we went and bought a house... gave her three months notice... and she has had plenty access to the house to inspect it and declared "no damages".But... it's been seven years so the landlord wants to replace the carpet, linolium, paint - which is all great for whomever is next......Except... she's bound and determined to have it done before we leave.

I was also thinking of replacing the carpet with tile floors to prevent accumulation of mold.

You don't have to grind people into the carpet along the way, just learn from every experience.