This is always a risk when a building inspector enters your property.Overall, I would guess that $55K is probably not too far off for a decent remodel...

If it was a nice property remodeled that college kids would tear up, no.

I bought a duplex for 13k and put 8k into it in heating system and remodel of attic to turn one of the apts to a 2 bedroom apt.

Duplex--ea unit is 2+2 about 998 sf; fair market rent is $1000 to $1100One unit has been totally remodeled---the other is a mess with a long time renter who is a hoarder and only pays $500;Listed with agent who can be let go anytime;Price is in the mid 130s Closest comp is $165k (.24 mi) Another within .3 mi sold for 155k2 more comps within .5 mi range @$155-160 and are newer.I am thinking to offer $107ish: 75% of fmv of $160ish minus 10k to remodel the bad unit and 3k for the eviction stuff (I HAVE NO IDEA what it costs to evict a tenant--I was just guessing it would take 3 months)then:evict tenant, rehab the bad unit for 10k, rent units for $1000.

See this is where when you estimate 25-30K remodel costs, you're probably looking at 30-35K realistically.

Totally remodeled in 2011, pool and what seems to be a good neighborhood.

My company handles all aspects of home remodeling, however, if you are in a bind, I can try to help you out and send a person or myself to fix the problem.

Take off at least 50k in value for a remodel (of that particular brick ranch) vs. new construction.

She is a executive interior designer for a major bank and she remodeled my kitchen.

There's lots of inexpensive first timer houses I'd go in and do Home Depot remodels on.