Here is a break down of all three:First disbursement is for demo so it's relatively small given it's mainly for labor.

She was able to issue me this letter once I filled out the form to request a demo permit from the Office of Buildings - I did not have to submit this permit nor did I need it approved to obtain the letter, only to fill it out and sign it to show my intent. 

Hey guys,
I am a new real estate investor and I am trying to save money in every way during our second deal, first rehab. I remember working for a real estate investment group and they mentioned taking the removed fa...

Completely demo the old interior, nasty dry wall, and false walls.

We are set to close on this house/lot in 28 days (July 26th) so need to work on the demo plans, permitting, architecture, etc but need to hire the right team to run this project on time / on budget.  

And PS  I bought a house last year in Charleston SC that by the time I went into contract ( it was vacant) and the time they cleared the title.. 7 months the termites decimated it and I had to demo the whole house  LOL>.

If fixing the house is more expensive than just demoing and redoing it.THat is the simple answer.However you also need to take into account that even if redoing it is (slightly ) more expensive than just fixing said sheetrock... know that a full gut, will result you in a brand new house interior... something that fixing and patching will never even come close to.

simply do not take anyone's word for this landlock situation.. open escrow get a title commitment and see it it is actually landlocked.. if it is your remedy in the real world. is1. getting a neighbor to grant you the proper easement you will need.2. confirm from the city or county that you can access the property from this new easement..despite common statements folks will make that no property can be landlocked.. and there are remedies this simply is not true.. properties can be landlocked... owners do it to themselves.. not common but it does happen.As for the old house.. sometimes if there is no lead or asbestos fire department will burn them down as an exercise.. ( sometimes)biggest issue in many markets now is the lead paint and Asbestos remediation during the demo.. some areas they don't car.

I could find some guys on CL to demo - save some money that way.   

I'm not doing any additions or demo, but will need to put in somewhere from $25-$60k of works (still waiting on the showing to get a better sense of budget). repairs will probably include renovating the hardwood, painting entire housing. redoing entire bathroom and a big portion of the kitchen, etc.