Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi:Originally posted by @Art Allen:@JT Spangler  Why does it always have to be somebody's fault?!  

You might want to price out the extended warranties on appliances, they often pay for themselves with one repair visitWhen you just need a part you can replace yourself (like a new roller for a dishwasher rack) https://www.repairclinic.com/ is a good source 

@Stephanie Walkes Here is a quick breakdown of the prices on a home like this: 1) Remove and replace kitchen (Gut kitchen, install granite countertops with Island, SS appliances (microwave, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal) remove wall to dining room.- $8,000.00 2) Remove and replace Bathroom (new tub or shower, new vanities and toilet, ceramic tile, paint, bath accessories). - $4,000.00 3) Frame and finish basement - $6,000.00 (with full second bath included will run about $10,000.)4) Painting a property of this size including the finished basement - $2,500.005) Remove and replace all doors (about 10 in this property) with 6 panel hollow doors - $15,000.006) Install HVAC to include Furnace, condenser and ductwork - $7,500 (If the ductwork is already in place we can have a 2.5 ton furnace and condenser installed for $4,000.00(ductwork is the most consuming and labor intensive part of installing a HVAC system)7) Install carpet on second floor(This includes all three bedrooms, hallway and stairs) and basement $2,300.008) Refinish hardwood floor and new color of the stain of for the living room and dining room - $ 900.009) Replace windows with all new energy efficient vinyl windows - $3,000.00I think that's all of the big stuff.

- appliances (range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, vent hood, water heater.

You should have in your expenses / P&L a line item for R&M (Repair and Maintenance -- basically toilets fill valve, A/C filters, dishwasher repair, etc.) and another for CapEx (Capital Expenditures - New Roof, New Water Heater, New Carpet, etc. 

They blow up about every small thing that goes wrong (aka dishwasher is too noisy)2. 

@Dawn Brenengen is the marketplace resourceful for a newbie like me?

So the contractor you get is most likely the crappiest one.I had a dishwasher with a hose that came loose, causing a leak.

Any one have any recommendations on local places to buy material.I am looking for roughly 1000sqft of vinyl plank700sqft of carpet 15 gallons of paint75sqft of granite countertopStainless steel kitchen appliance set (fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher)

I work with Dawn K. from Shorewest who knows what properties I'm looking for.