Replaced the furnace for a high efficiency one, ran CAT6 networking to all rooms, enlarged and replaced 4 of the basement windows, replaced the suspended ceiling for drywall, installed 11 (yes 11) interconnected smoke alarms and sprinkler in mechanical rooms, repainted basement walls, replaced one of the rooms flooring, added gravel to the 3 parking stalls (currently was dirt).

I forget the mechanics of exactly how it works as far as the airline reimbursing you and stuff like that but could be a really interesting niche for someone in the business.

The property isn’t a full gut but will require some cosmetic work and some new mechanicals.

That puts strain on the opener and mechanical parts. 

He drilled 2 holes in the back of the coin mechanisms and then bent a coat hanger a certain way to trip the coin dropping lever to give a credit to the appliance.  6 months later a key was floating around to unlock the coin boxes. 

In terms of rehabbing the property, the workflow can range from throwing a coat of paint on a wall or two, to an entire gut of the mechanicals, windows, siding, and flooring.

Mechanic, Magician, Mindreader.  2 phase electrical, carpentry, plumbing, appliance repair, HVAC, try to learn something new every day.

Based on a 2/1 lets assume about 800 sq ft home, with cosmetic and mechanical renovations needed I would figure at least 40k, could be a lot more especially if there are structural issues, roof, driveway, windows, etc needed.  2.

Does anyone have experience using tax liens as a mechanism to negotiate for or directly acquire properties in Ohio?

But the MECHANICS of it all is where I'm coming up short in understanding.