However, our tenant turned out to be problematic—late payments, issues that led to an eviction, and additional repair costs before we could relist the property for sale.Now, after months of making mortgage payments out of pocket, we finally have an offer.

I feel as-is, I can get around $120k after cleanup and some minor repairs.

It's a very expensive repair (ballpark $15,000) and the cost depends on how long the sewer line is.A lot of municipalities here require dye tests and occupancy inspections.

I get rehab draws from the hard money lender to reimburse for the repairs.5.

This is because I'm concerned that even though the things in the house I can see look great things like the electrical, plumbing, or the foundation may need major repair if not immediately relatively soon. 

If you can get all the bedbug containing furniture out of the place and it will sit for awhile (or let it sit while the other repairs are done) you may be able to avoid some cost, but if you want to get a paying tenant in sooner rather than later you will want to bite the bullet and get it well done.

This can be especially helpful if you’re uncertain about repair assumptions or costs.If it’s a contractor you’ve worked with multiple times, involving them early in the process is often beneficial.

Exciting times ahead in your real estate journey.

Conducting inspections and due diligence on the condition of a property to derive realistic estimates for repairs is still the key.

Start your search well ahead of closing your sale.