Shoot, it even had crown molding, which you don't typically see for this size of a house and in this area.

I mean obviously that is a common challenge anywhere, but since you are remote, it might be more of a challenge to understand the nuances of the neighborhoods and buyers - tech crown vs. more traditional working crowd etc.  

What I want to do is give you an estimated price, and I'll charge you by the hour @$30 per hourSo I'll go room by room and price it out this way for you.OK let's start with the living room, (room size 17 x 17)With the ceiling repairs, and caulking the crown, then painting the ceiling with 1 coat of flat ceiling paint.Caulk trim and paint trim with 2 coats on base and 1 coat on door frames and windows, with Satin trim paint, then repair walls and paint with 2 coats of Matte finish.

Like older homes - 1900's - 40's, Mid town Riverside and College Hill/Crown Heights or Delano  might be places to check into. 

@Vin Framularo if you are free tonight, we are hosting the 1st New Haven Real Estate Investors meetup in downtown New Haven at Geronimo's (271 Crown St) from 7 to 9pm; introductions start at 730pm.

Crown Point etc?

Merrillville residents are moving south to Crown Point. 

Kristin,I'm in Crown Point and we rehab year round.

Here are the splashy additions you shouldn’t do:Swimming pool: Your home’s crown jewel is an eyesore in the winter, needs constant chlorine monitoring in the summer and usually needs to be closed in by a fence for safety.

I've been seeking properties in Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and Bushwick.