Some of those old hardwoods are nailed through the surface, rather than how today's hardwoods are nailed - through the tongue.

I will need permits either way, and If I don't get them I won't get my escrow funds backDriveway - I have to re-surface or replace the driveway anyways (not sure till the snow melts) Either way I got a quote of $500 to extend the appron 10' x 25' to accomidate the larger garage, and yes there will still be some backyard left.CostsSlab - I got a few casual estimates of $3000, but I had a concrete guy come out today and he quoted $4000 to jack up the garage, tear out the slab, and put in a new one.

Common to all of them are the flat surface hollow core doors.

For 6 units that comes out to over $55 a unit which on the surface is not a good deal but like Bill said refi it in a year and it might become a good deal.

The property surface is flat and ready for construction, it also provides visibility and convenient access from the main North/South & East/West travel routs (they overlap in this area) The area has seen new construction in all of the areas you have listed, as well as 350+ apartment units, 300+ mobile homes, hundreds of spaces in countless RV "Parks", restaurant & retail so feel free to chime in on any and all topics that may apply.

I'll start it off with one o my biggest pet peaves.NEVER use 100% silicone on a painted surface.

Everything is beat up, just about every surface will need an updateAdd in for big items like a roof (this can easily be estimated based on square footage), appliances, foundation work, etc.Use this as an estimate for your deals, but always make sure to get a good inspection or a contractor through your space to really dial in the numbers.

I have been amazed at what I have learned from this community...and I am sure I have not even scratched the surface.

Stripping wood is often a waste of time if the lead-based paint is the lower layers, as it "soaks" or infuses into the wood, so it is really necessary to remove the surface of the boards one by one with power tools, and expensive approach rarely used.

You may clean mold off the surface but water may have penetrated behind the drywall or under carpet causing mold to grow in those areas.If only a part of the home has mold, you need to insure that when you remove the moldy material from the effected area that it is sealed so you don't contaminate the other areas with mold spores.