Landlord thinks the leak comes from the area by the radiator that isn't covered with the ceramic tile like the rest of the bathroom is [see pic].

Longer term plan is that we will replace these and put ceramic tile up to the ceilings; however time/budget will not allow for this on this one.

I'll also be doing the drywall, ceramic tile, painting, and some of the other more labor intensive jobs.

Here are the stats on the house: 3 bed / 1.5 bath 1026 sqft living 5662 sqft lot Built: 1985 Brick exterior, wood floors, ceramic tile kitchen, newer dark wood cabinets, newer appliances, freshly painted throughout, new front yard, fenced back yard.

They always have a ton of it in stock, and it's really cheap ($0.67 / sqft) even though its good, durable ceramic tile.However, in my market renters are fine with all tile floors.

Randy, yes - right now the top step is ceramic tiled and the bottom is carpeted.

On that same bathroom, will most buyers be satisfied with the low priced ceramic tile you can get for less than $1/foot, or should you splurge some and step it up to $3 or $4/foot tile, along with adding those expensive detail tiles as well, maybe put some kind of fancy pattern in there, too.

The numbers: Purchase price: $59,000 Budget for repairs: $45,000 Cushion: $7000 (~15%) ARV (after closing costs) (from realtor): $130,000 ARV (before closing costs) (from bank): $165,000 Repairs include total rewire updating to code, 4 mini-split A/C units, drywall repair entire house, install 2nd garage door, gut and update kitchen/2x bath (ceramic tile floor/tub surround), new light fixtures (entire house), carpet allowance for entire house (just in case), refinish hardwoods 1st floor, install mini-sump in basement to divert water to drain, paint, knocking out a wall in the kitchen.

Unfortunately I don't use him anymore because he walked off my job while trying to do ceramic tile.

I have put up drywall, put in flooring, painted (lots of painting), put in switches/outlets, light fixtures, installed a dishwasher, removed wallpaper, hung curtain rods, put in a toilet, installed ceramic tile floor, hung kitchen cabinets, etc.I do feel that it was worth it for several reasons:a) I know what's involved in doing certain tasks.