Once they are done, demo should be easier / cost less. 

Not only can they make you tear out a second kitchen and anything else that makes the unit rentable ( this will require a Demo Permit) and (if the area is not zoned for a duplex unit)   there can be penalties as well.  

You'll have holding costs during improvement, vacancy, labor, materials.... when things are bad count on a couple days of demo alone...

This includes all permits and architect fees as well as demo of an existing 1000 sq ft house.

Demo and Rebuild or Rehad and Add-on.Please share your experience, and concerns.

I just started demo on my 1st rehab last weekend and am looking forward to sharing my story as well here in awhile after its completion.  

We are looking to sell a property and are trying to price things like town approved plans, demo permits, or asbestos removal certificate.   

I would first do the demo with a couple of friends who did not mind getting paid next week.

Hey guys,So I'm working on a 2-story 1038 sqft full gut rehab in Point Breeze which consists of the following: new roof, rebrick facade, tear down and rebuild back wall in existing location, demo the inside down to joists, convert to 2BD/2.5BA, unfinished basement (just parge walls and finish floor with epoxy, install all finishes throughout.

I'm starting demo on one today in Hutto that will cash flow a little, but I got it at 10-15% below market value.