I have a metal storage rack there now to keep stuff off the ground - I could leave it with them? 

Each unit could rent out for about $1,400.Required repairs due to city violations include (according to contractor quotes): $27K for brick work; $16K for roof (flat roof); $18K for wooden porch.In addition, we anticipate deferred maintenance of about $61K for tuckpointing the masonry (3 walls), $13K for HVAC, $8K for bathroom/kitchen renovation, $4K for electrical/plumbing, $9K for footings on foundation beams (foundation seems ok), $5 miscellaneous.

The principle balance has gone down, but I've racked up a balance on a HELOC to do fix-ups over the last 5 years.

rough rough estimateplumber to set the tub; hook up the valves/etc - 800tile and grout the floor - 600tile and grout the walls (assuming around the tub) - 1200install vanity / toilet paper holder / towel rack / mirror / cabinet handles / faucet / etc - 800paint / baseboard / caulk / finishing touches - 800install a new ceiling fan (just a simple replacement) - 150somewhere in the range of $4-6k would seem reasonable to me for a random well rated contractor.I would aim to have one of my guys take care of it all for under $2500

Only needs carpet, paint and some new wooden steps.217-219 T St, Aurora, IL 60505 (Asking $105,000)Duplex 2bd 1b (Rented at $850/mo) and a 1bd 1 ba (vacant).

I like how you added some wooden/bamboo touches throughout, this really adds some warmth to home.

I don't know why people rack their brains trying to figure every possible expense.

Here's hoping that the seller hasn't been racking up any debt and that she isn't MIA.

I was racking my brain trying to figure out why the name of the CPA looked so familiar.....then it hit me....he's on Groupon! 

Stats:fixer upA lot of aesthetically interior and exterior work needed.New BR and kitchenPaint all roomAll floorsNew doorsPaint and replace wooden shingles outsideClean up yard and brush Possibly build a new drivewayAnd more.