I GC for a select few large out of state investors and they are creating their own comps ( both rental rates and flips) with the formula that they have implemented and upgraded Hvac is part of that. $2400 isn't a horrible terrible price but I think you can do a little bit better especially if you're replacing the furnace.. it's not like he has to pull a second permit for AC when he's in there doing the Furnace anyway.

I decided to go with painting it bright white and having the surrounding walls already Sherwin Interactive Cream, the built-in bookcases will be a color just a few shades lighter than the wall.

Some of the "no money" conversations and strategies also depend how liberal you are (shades of @Jd Martin here) with defining your "own money".  

Hello BP,My 45 day selection period was disrupted by hurricane Irma.  

I did this primarily to keep any travel costs low and convenience for my lifestyle.I then selected the markets that had the highest available jobs to unemployment ratio.

As the first responder mentioned, the price per square foot will depend on finishes selected for the house.

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