The copper pipes are newer and can stay.Next step after passed rough in electrical, plumbing and insulation inspection is drywall.

However since she has 5 years until retirement this is what she is asking 25k when we agree to the deal .The house needs Furnace , Hot water heater , interior and exterior Painting ,additional insulation in the attic .septic tank pumped out .

You are correct in some areas, home depot does not provide discount for sheetrocks, insulation and 2x4 from what i know but lowes does provide discount on what home depot doesnt.

You are looking at double that.Some possible reasons:- Inefficient heating system- Leaky building - old windows and no attic insulation- Tenants leave windows/storms openTo me, the heating expense problem is a huge plus for your investment.

Due to energy requirements, water heaters 55 gallons and under will grow in size due to increased insulation and will need approximately 3 more inches side to side and 3 inches taller install height.

Total~ 10K hopefully over estimating that.Insulation: Found traces of a critter living up there(feces) so would like to get all the insulation out of attic and replace, and also ripped up from underneath the house(Raised about 3 feet) and put spray insulation underneath.

Good insulation, no single pane windows.Make sure the whole unit is CLEAN and smells good.For all turns, make sure the exterior entry is spotless.

You need to make sure the meters do not freeze- heat tape, boxes over meters, insulation etc.

Boeing was insulated from the labor law requirements and could request my services at will.

My girlfriend (now wife) moved in a few months later and we never rented any rooms but we did rehab the house in a major way (added a bathroom, new wiring, new insulation, roof, etc.)