Demo and retiling a shower surround can be done $800 or less in TX, on average, so not sure what labor runs in your area.

You're welcome @Pyrrha Rivers @Tyon Pascal -- no problem I can certainly help among many others on here.Day 1 is complete and demo is well on it's way.  

The estimate did include:Exterior:- New trim around windows- Repair of one window (glass was cracked, looked like a baseball strike)- Deck repair (there are two decks, one off the master suite and one larger deck off the dining room.... both need minimum of power wash and paint)- ~$1,500 in lawn care, shrub trimming, tree trimming (it was pretty bad but would look amazing with some care) (this was my estimate outside of the GC estimate)Interior:- ~$3,500 for demo (my GC actually thought $6k but hires it out to 1-800-Got-Junk and recommended that I could find a less expensive option. 

I see guys on TV cutting and doing demo without gloves and safety glasses all the time.

They make they're money when they are in the building, running the numbers, doing the demo, etc.

That said, most of the work I did was demo and haul away, I did not start installing any expensive materials until close and as such, had very minimal risk and saved some holding costs.Dot your i's and cross your t's, make sure you gave accounted for everything and then if the reward is worth the risk, proceed, if not, simply wait.

@Chris Ryan The costs and exact procedures may vary somewhat based on the location as some municipalities require a permit, and have different requirements, to demo/fill a pool.

Snub-nosed metal blades MADE for heavy metal demo. 

It's as if these beautiful, buildings are calling me to save.I think the building is 20 units, 1 building is 8 units, The bigger building is 12 units. not including the basement level, gutted/demoed on inside, except for inner walls. new concrete surrounds building.

Here is a link to their demo.