I spent most evenings and most weekends fixing up my house and learning how to do things (demo, tiling, plumbing, electric...you name it).

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Hello BP Family,

Can anyone steer me in the direction of a investor friendly title company in NYC, New Jersey (North Jersey) and Eastern Pennsylvania. Any help will be much appreciated

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If you are doing carpet or vinyl tile don't hesitate to get a quote for ceramic or laminate flooring for those areas instead the difference may not push you past your budget number.The homes listed all appeared to be neatly landscaped , and surprisingly no snow on the ground, so I would make sure that your place is as neat and well maintained looking when you list it.

Right now the entire first floor is tile and the stairs and second floor is carpet.

Toilets, tub, moulding, carpet.Needs new kitchen, room, rugs, spackle paint, driveway, 2 whole bathrooms and 1 bathroom updating.My concern is the two upstairs bathrooms have this gaudy italian tile which only certain people would like.I am thinking if I took the low comp, $425 *.70 that equals $297 - $100 in estimated repairs, that an offer of $200 is where I want to be.

The garage is fully finished and has tile, finished walls and gas/water hookups.

YouTube and Google are your best friends when you get stuck.Painting and clean up are the easiest, followed by drywall and tiling (drywall requires a lot of patience due to having to use multiple coats of mud), and then comes plumbing and electrical.Get the right tools for the job - a good cordless drill and saw, trowels, paint brushes, etc. the extra few dollars will save you a lot in trips to the store and lost time.

We can expect this pattern to continue into 2014, known as interior design personalization.