Good luck, Proud owner--and restorer-- of a 1913 American Foursquare.

I'm looking into the Columbia, SC market where there are a number of rehab properties that have the potential of being restored and rented out.

@Juan David Maldonado Maybe discuss how income generated from th property can be used to further renovate and restore her childhood home.

I second the folks saying to get bids from several experienced contractors, perhaps including a restoration company.

A friend happened to stop by to check on the house and saw water coming out from every wall of the house.He called me right away, I called the insurance company (state farm), opened a claim, and contacted a local 24/7 restoration company who sent a team within 90 minutes.

Even if the smoker doesn't smoke inside the unit, they will bring the odor in with them on their clothes.The cost to restore a 2 bedroom apartment after a smoker was greater than $2000.

2) what would it be worth restored to clean and habitable condition?

We help multi-family investors and property managers recover from a disaster and restore cash flow.

The torn and missing window screens should be replaced.I own a company that restores and rebuilds wood windows so here is a ballpark on the costs associated with it. 

For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals.