On something like the property I'm describing, we're talking a minimum of $30K because there's guaranteed to be a double layer of shingles on this roof that requires tearoff before replacement.The leaks were bad enough to cause ceiling damage.

So $60 SF is everything from the foundation to the shingles AND permits?

To inspect a roof, bring a set of binoculars and look for missing shingles or worn areas.

If you are going to be carrying bundles of shingles up it, or other similar tasks, I would advise against it.

nothing is better than hardwood. putting shingled under hardwood will level it and works great.i just did a condo that had almost 1" of height change. carpet would have covered it, but you could feel it under neat. so just put hardwood and it was done. expensive, but works. peel and stick wont work. these things suck.

I am currently evaluating a 3-unit building worth approx 80-90k with a pre-rehab cap rate of 30% with an older shingle siding.

The same is for the shingle roof.

I liken going over old siding as just adding a layer of shingles to a roof.

Just curious what everyone thinks - cedar shingles or vinyl siding?  

No license required to practice here and seems as though every foreigner who sets foot in this country hangs up a shingle.