Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 

Taking it one step further - have you ever been open to negotiating with prospective tenants or tenants who want to renew?

However, you may be able to get the property at a discount, step in, and solve the problem.

Hi Haleigh,Congrats on taking the first steps in your real estate investing journey!

Advice - coming / joining BP is a great first step!

I always get a notice to pay for the "Proactive Rental Enforcement Program" https://www.santa-ana.org/prep-program/. 

Being highly analytical—perhaps to my own detriment—I recognize the need for guidance and support from a mentor to help me take the next step and actually pull the trigger on my first property. 

@Paloma Wodehouse Flipping your first property is an exciting step!

I am going through that right now with my mom and step dad.

Steps to PrepareGet Market Data: Research comparable sales to determine the property’s value.