Old carpet and pad needs ripping up.Estimate sellers flooring guy is giving sounds high but I do not know what that runs generally. 

The reason behind this is because the house needs fixed up---new carpet, water heater,all new flooring throughout and the bathroom needs renovation as well. the gutters are falling off and the fascia boards are rotting...with that said I can buy it for what he owes the bank with 2k additional for him to walk away happy.

Yeah, most of the places I look (Zillow, mls, etc.) if they advertise seller financing, the place is usually a dump with bullet holes in the walls and blood stains on the carpets. :)  I think I might just give that a try! 

We did have to install a new bell for this lady and her carpet cleaner wet the ceiling when he was cleaning her carpets while and she insisted her toilet had a leak.  

We've both decided we want to buy a house, that is a short sale, or REO property that needs some cosmetic updates (holes in walls, carpet and flooring needs changing, new kitchen and appliances are fine).  

I was the broker for both the acquisition (as selling agent) and disposition (as listing agent) for this transaction.Bought for $90,000 in October of this year.Bought a new fridge, new vent hood, installed new carpet, and took care of some small repairs.HOA, property tax and holding costs were under $350 a month.Listed the property on the MLS and sold it for $126,000, closed in early March.Most likely could have reduced the holding period if we started off by listing the property at a lower price sooner. 

Kept the  budget low ( $3500) but put in new  windows, cabinets, updated shower and vanity, also new paint and carpet.

They have a dog - 20 pounds English Springer Spaniela) Apart from wear and tear to carpet and pergo floors is there anything else you need to worry about.

If you like giving your money away I will take some, I have paypal for easy transfer.The only items I see itemized that I do Not think a judge would allow are "Carpet Cleaning" unless in the lease, "Primer", "Cleaning of walls"  and the "Ozone Generator". 

I need the following trades - tile, framing/drywall, painting, carpet install, maybe a little electrical.