I estimate the  rehab costs to be close to 1.2 But we are going to do the exterior siding even though it doesn't really need it.  

@John King, I do have magnetic signs on my car and have had different designs for at least 6 or 7 years.

I plan on getting rid of/painting over all of the brown wood paneling in this house, replacing all of the flooring, rebuilding that small deck off the master bedroom, some minor landscaping, replace the garage and front doors, replace exterior door under deck, replace all light fixtures, update the kitchen (keep cabinets and paint them white with new pulls), paint the outside and add siding to the right side and back of the house (front and other side has siding already), change out bathroom sinks and countertops, paint all the cabinets in each bathroom, perhaps install walk in shower in big bathroom that has the tub.I plan on keeping the marble flooring in the entry way and try not to replace any windows.

We are looking to renovate the interiors and exteriors and raise rents during a 5-7 year hold period.

Duplex is in good shape, brick exterior, good location, and could use some attention on the inside.

The one thing I like about there being an HOA is that even if the units are complete crap on the inside of the buildings, at least the owners have to keep up the exterior and the common area is taken care of by the HOA.

Your ownership of the condo is from the drywall in, so you only have to insure the interior, rather than the exterior(the HOA covers the exterior).

The PSF hard cost came in just right, but then when you added the sitework, exterior final finish, and the crane/deliver cost, the idea went upside down.I sent you a DM response as well.

She called me because the picture window in her living room spontaneously exploded and the owner (also the failed flipper) blamed her, well come to find out this genius cut a big hole in a load bearing exterior wall for this window but had neglected to put a header in so when a big heavy snow came, the pressure was too much for the window and it followed the path of least resistance. this happened 2 consecutive winters. a home inspector would not have caught that because it is hidden behind sheetrock but if the work had been permitted, it never would fly. my point is that an inspector can only inspect what they can see and that many flippers either have no clue what they are doing, are trying to cut corners, or don't care. there ARE some good and responsible flippers but when I know a house has been flipped, I am always suspicious.

Hi BP,I am seeking any resources (books, websites, software, etc) to help educate myself on home design and renovations - particularly those focusing on the exterior of homes.