I'm not sure that my heart or my wallet can handle such a tax hit.

If you go the Pro Desk at Home Depot or Lowes and place a large order (generally $2,000 or more) they can provide savings of 5 to 10%.Another trick is to go to the Post Office and ask for a 'Moving Packet' which generally has 10% off coupons at Lowes.I've also found deals on Amazon for door hardware & fixtures.

That's five grand on your job, which is more than enough to pay for typical punch list items (paint touch up, adjusting hardware, etc.).

Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $25,000 S/F corner lot with fenced yard, oversized 2 car garage, new kitchen cabinets, hardware, stainless appliances & sink, granite countertop, new wood, carpet and tile floors, new deck, new lighting and door hardware, tile in both bathrooms, What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There are plenty of sponsors that don’t structure this way, so you can vote with your wallet.  

Pretty much any HVAC system should have hardware warranty for several years.

My husband always knows where the hammer is as well as other tools and supplies.... on the shelves of our local hardware store! 

Fresh paint and staging inside with new hardware and lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Overall updates including new paint, carpet, doors, door hardware, and trim.

That might include running to the hardware store if something breaks.