Second question...did you at least ask them what condition they believed the interior & exterior were in, after they told you what they thought it was worth? 

In NC the unit measurements for condo sq.ft. are based on exterior wall dimensions... hope that helps some.

So carrying cost is huge.Also, the house is very unique for Chicago - Spanish Villa type home (stucco exterior) and the driveway is shared by three other houses.

I'm guessing the roof and exterior were in good condition.  

Though the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law provides that multiple dwelling buildings having a condominium or cooperative or mutual housing corporation form of ownership are under the Bureau's jurisdiction, the law also exempts sections of such buildings that: 1) contain not more than four dwelling units, 2) have at least two exterior walls unattached to any adjoining building section and where attached, are attached exclusively by fire-resistant rated walls, and 3) contain dwelling units that are owner-occupied (if both owner- and non-owner-occupied units are contained therein, only the owner-occupied units are exempt)."

Purchased for $19,150 and put just shy of $3k in repairs, however I skimped on repairing some rot around an exterior glass sliding door.

In the end, we put in an entirely new central A/C and forced air heating system, all new pipes, new sump pump, and a lot of new electrical.In any event, despite being way over budget, I think the rehab came out pretty nicely…The exterior:(Before)(After)This laundry room space later became the breakfast nook and part of the kitchen.

(no, not THAT kind of grass....)I have an end unit rowhome that will be up for rental shortly that has about 2 feet between it's exterior side wall and the tall chain link fence for a truck depot facility that is down behind it.  

first time flip single mom need advice on whaT to expect from contractors and what I should do with this exterior.  1200 sweet feet in amarillo TX.

We plan to put this property through a substantial value-add strategy including interior renovations, exterior paint, and a new professional sign.