Other upgrades included: new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpet, hardwoods, gas fireplace, sprinkler system, sod and much more!

I redo hardwood floors myself and I actually enjoy it.

This will help you get a better idea of what tile, hardwood, carpet, plumbing fixtures and light fixtures costs for your rehabs.#3 Contact Local Contractors for Labor PricingCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

It gives a detailed breakdown of each scope of work on the project including the following:Demolition Site Work Concrete Siding Decking Exterior Doors Drywall/Framing/Insulation Casework Interior Doors/Trim Hardwood Flooring Tiling Interior Painting Plumbing HVAC ElectricalThe file can be found at the link below:http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/drobertson...

Think of it as covering an extra heavy cleaning at move out and a little extra bonus for spending the time doing the calculations and a little something for your trouble.Pet rent - do you have hardwood floors?

One of my rentals has hardwood floors (was already installed when I purchased the home).

I have 20k in cash and would borrow the remaining 13k from my 401k.The entire place has been remodeled with hardwood floor throughout, quality appliances and counter tops, nice bathroom, nice craftsmanship overall. 

I am trying to add value (to command a higher rent), but also not pour too much time or money in as this is an investment and not my personal room.I have hardwood flooring in all rooms and am going for a contemporary look so as too appeal to young professionals. 

Two weeks in, you're going to get requests to repair a crack in the driveway, buff out a cosmetic stain on the hardwood, replace a perfectly fine coffee maker that doesn't have a timer for the morning etc. 

Peter, good questions, I don't have a definitive list, but let me give it a shot:- surveyor, engineer- architect- project manager (can be the GC)- book-keeping, accounts payable- port-a-john service- excavator- basement contractor- water and sewer contractor (we needed directional boring)- contractor material supply house- framers, rough carpenters- roofers (gutters)- window installer- disposal crew, job site cleaners, dumpsters- fireplace contractor- HVAC- plumber- electrician- insulation (spray, stuff, blow in)- drywaller- texture- painters- finish carpenters (doors, trim, millwork)- stain contractor- cabinet installer- hardwood floor installer- tile contractor- carpet installers- siding contractor- caulker- flat-work contractor (concrete)- back fill / finish grade (excavator)- landscaper- installer (closet shelves, door hardware, towel bars etc)- cleaning crew- RealtorIn Wisconsin the GC markup is typically about 8% - for about 500 hours of work - just so you know what you sign up for.