He estimated that it would take at least 7-8 27 foot trucks just to haul the junk away before there was any attempt at restoration.

Either upgrade (A/C and the rest ) or a dramatic price drop and get out.

I'd personally bet on Travelers Rest or Greer or West Greenville before Spartanburg.

Craigslist and Habitat Restore (sounds like your ReUseIt) are my best friends too. have bought some beautiful windows, doors, plumbing hardware etc that you could never find at Lowes there. it's amazing what people are getting rid of.

Tell a seller you'll help restore their credit after you've acquired the property and that could be the deciding factor as to who gets the deal, you or your competitor.On the buy side, you'll have a larger pool of qualified borrowers.

Does the house have any other vintage elements you can keep/restore to hang with the bath?

After the heirs took what they wanted, he loaded 5 box trucks and a minivan to furnish some of his other holdings (he's REALLY into historic restoration!)

Do you have a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area?

Then another cost to restore the asphalt.

Company B falls under the restoration so have to be capitalized unless you qualify for the  safe harbors:1) 2500 de minimis safe harbor.