I'm trying to get a ballpark of what it might cost for an approximately 1500 sq ft house with 2 baths.  

I am trying to do some long hand repair estimates, and I was wondering what is a conservative $ estimate for your typical kitchen to have granite counter tops put in?

.- Address buyer's concerns with reputable local professional and expert evaluations and written estimates.For example if the deck needs to be repaired or replaced, during the contingency period I'll attempt to have at least 1-2 licensed contractors provide written estimates.

After breaking down the pros and cons the one thing I'm not unable to estimate is the appreciation difference between brick versus vinyl property and resale value so my question to experience investors is what would you recommend investing in for appraisal?

I was trying to back into the purchase price that would meet my requirements to submit an offer; so based on the rent roll provided, I estimated Opex to be 50% of the effective gross income, amounting to NOI being 50% of $112K therefore $56K.

Redfin Estimate is approximately $1.35m.Questions:Can I deduct rental depreciation from my W2 income?

If it can't cash flow at approximately 60% of current market value and a once in a lifetime interest rate, it will likely eat cash until it is paid off.The nerve of these kids to want to go to college?!?

Unless you can do some damage with about 30k which is how much you can potentially get based on your estimated value and remaining loan amount.

Total cash to close (down payment + closing costs) is approximately: $20,300. 

I totally understand where you're coming from.Sounds like you need to get a more confident estimate on the MTR rental income you can expect.