Cash is King.If you are handy, plan on building property equity with small projects when you can - update a bathroom or paining, landscaping...Only take on what you can handle, what absolutely needs doing, and things that add curb appeal.

This way the GC can easily bid out each part of the job, and get me a bid much more quickly than if he has to consolidate based on my "room to room" list of things to do.I'll then have my GC give me a labor bid broken down into the following components:- Permits- Demo/Dumpster- Foundation- Roof Framing- Roof Felt/Shingles- Siding- Gutters/Soffits/Fascia- Decks/Porches- Landscaping- Doors- Windows- Wall Framing/Sheetrock- Electrical Rough- Electrical Final- Plumbing Rough- Plumbing Final- HVAC Rough- HVAC Final- Kitchen Cabinets/Countertops- Bathroom Cabinets- Bathroom Fixtures- Interior Paint- Exterior Paint- Carpet- Hardwood- Tile- Vinyl- OtherOther could consist of anything from install mini-blinds to replacing outlet covers to installing appliances.This generally gives me (and the GC) enough detail that the job can be accurately estimated, and if things change (or surprises are found), we can adjust individual areas accordingly.This also gives me a good idea how much each of his subs will be making, allowing me to figure out what his profit margins will be -- giving me some negotiating help if needed.If your contractors have an issue with filling this out, try telling them, "My lender is requiring me to break it down this way in order to approve the loan."

The cost to repair common elements such as roof, gutters, landscaping, driveway, etc, can be split in half.

I love the turquoise of the Sardinian sea, its white sands, fabolous landscapes and its summer lifestyle!

ARV values, including new kitchen, cosmetic work, and landscape, should be easily appraised at 90-100k.

For any addition smaller than 200 sf here, you do not have to submit parking and landscaping calculations (which would not have worked), so the br addition is 199.6 sf.

Do some landscaping, lots of curb appeal and first impressions are very important.

I can bet once you try Sardinia, you'll fall in love with its nature, waters, landscapes, lifestyle!

Everything from roofing, gutters, exterior/interior paining, landscaping to woodworking and tiling.

Would be looking for moderate cosmetic repairs such as new appliances, basic kitchen rehab (cabinets, backsplash), new vanities in the bathrooms, paint (interior and exterior), and if the budget allows some basic landscaping to give the house some curb appeal.Also, if you're able to recommend some good contractors in Bridgeport I would greatly appreciate it.