In fact most private lenders buying these loans in the secondary market are offering to restructure the loan to make it affordable.2)  Homes with borrowers in default are almost always poorly maintained, adding to a sense of general decline in the neighborhood.  3)  When these houses do go back to the lenders, they are fixed up and resold, improving the neighborhood and restoring the tax basis (they are almost always behind on the taxes).4)  If lenders are going to have their contracts voided then the result will be that fewer people will make loans and they will be at a higher cost.  

Using other comps p/sqft that will be similar to your restore is a quick way to ballpark your ARV.  

Currently my dad isnt doing any projects because he oped up a classic car restoration garage(Poor him, I know) so I dont have direct access to an active flip.

I have had a large interest in buying and flipping houses along with restoration of houses for many years now.

Our buyers have the same vision for community restoration and understand their commitment.

Hi,I've been looking in the Easton, PA area, which has restoration potential but also a long-standing shadier element.

@Cody L. the original design has great style, if it was me I would restore it to its former glory!

You may find some simple finishes cheap at Habitat for Humanity RE Store for example and use reasonable contractors by getting more than one estimate...

I'd get to know your habitat re-store and check in regularly in order to keep your materials budget low.

Habitat Restore.