The second guy came out and talked about installing 6 8x4 under the house and using metal supports resupport the house in between the three existing spots(the main beam and outside supports.)

Foundation repair on a pier and beam foundation is easy, and much less costly than a slab house.

Ie, if he says the beams don't need to be replaced, get a quote to replace the beams incase the inspector says they must be replaced Etc.

With, his help my wife and I got a laser guided tour of some of the areas that might meet our family residence and investment needs.

I would get rid of the pink curtains in favor of some burgundy hunter green plaid like mine, :)No, really, I'm behind Carrie on this, especially the darker stain, might see what thick smoke glass shelves look like with the wood sides, change the hardware.Don't mess with those beams, they look good IMO.I wouldn't paint paneling, there is a thick paintable textured wall paper to use over paneling and then paint it.

@Brad Beam @Don Daniels, I totally misunderstood your question.

Floor Baseboard all-in @ 1700  actual $1205 - labor was a little cheaper, also some materials leftover from Property #1.Kitchen Cabinets + Countertop all-in @ 7000  actual $3200 - leaving existing cabinets in place, installing granite, new sink, new hardware.Kitchen Sink/Faucet all-in @ 300  actual $200 - sink included above, new faucet remaining.Bathroom Rehab x2 Cosmetic all-in @ 3200 actual $3200 - no change.New Lighting Interior/Exterior all-in @ 3000  actual $1500 - overestimated this one.Exterior Paint all-in @ 4000 actual $3500 - overestimated this one a bit, also using some materials leftover from Property #1.Misc all-in @ 10000 actual $6000 - I've applied some of this to the below scope that was added.Demo of wall/opening up the living to kitchen area, reinforcing overhead beam, all-in @ $1200Removal of popcorn ceilings, drywall repairs throughout house all-in @ $1500Exterior repairs, rebuild of storage area all-in $4500New Fridge all-in $800Dumpster rental all-in $700Project Coordinator all-in @ 1800TOTAL @ 40,000  actual $37,055

I bought a property with no steel in the foundation that had a whole-length crack between the slab and front beam.

Brick pier and beam structure.

Greenwoods Country Club might be am option.