Quote from @Erick Pena: Hi everyone,I’m new to real estate investing and just finished reading Brandon’s book on investing with no money down.

I am finishing my last semester before moving to Chicago for a full-time job in September. 

@Chris KayCosmetic Updates - If you focus on flooring, paint, fixtures, and a basic kitchen and bath refresh, $50k is doable, especially in markets like Michigan.Full Kitchen and Bathroom Rehabs: Depending on finishes, these can eat up to $20k-$30k alone.

Good luck finishing yours up! 

., major systems like plumbing/electrical)Full Gut/Studs Down: $85-$120 per sq. ft.Luxury Finishes: $150+ per sq. ft.For ARV (After Repair Value), you’re absolutely right—it’s all about comparable sales ("comps").

This isn't 2011-2013 days but many people are stuck in that time period STILL.As I finish my licensing study, I'm very grateful I chose this route as opposed to being a one trick pony.Wholesalers did themselves in by their method of operating.  

A underwriting that i recently completed on an offer we made i used $600/month maintenance/cap ex and believe it to be as accurate an allocation as i could predict (4/3/1, 3100’, class a finishes).I use $300/month in my market on an attached 2/1/0, ~700’.  

He offers really good service, great cost effectiveness, and currently finished one in just around 3 months. 

Is there a significant amount of difference between what you can buy a fix for and what you can sell the finished flip at?

The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.