For example, it might not make sense to ball out and put a new metal roof on a Hilltop duplex when you could just put an asphalt roof on and it will do the same job for cheaper, even if you are holding for a long time.

In my areas they require concrete or asphalt driveways & parking and each unit requires 2 parking spots, that is 4 spots per duplex, that's 800 square feet of land for parking per duplex.All of this adds up, but it works out, least for us it has.Also...

Only contracted out the cement, Sheetrock, well, and asphalt driveway.

When this house here was first built, we closed in mid-March before sod and asphalt were available to be laid, though the sidewalk was done, but the front walk from the driveway to the house was not.

The roof was so old that most asphalt shingles were down to just the base fiberglass base material.  

Your lender will require this for major expenses like roofing, asphalt, hvac, appliances, etc.Rehab costs would be if the property needs work when you purchase.

The inspector wants me to remove the gravel and install either concrete or asphalt on the approach. that's approximately 450 sq. ft.the house is in garden city, next to livonia, westland, redford, canton, wayne and dearborn heights

There is a room for one car if curb can be made and little asphalt in the front of the twin (which is possible to do and still look okay).  

Home address 17929 119th PL NE Arlington WA 98252Considering asphalt drive (70 x 16), received estimates of $4,000 - $6,600. 

We are undecided on whether to put down asphalt or gravel to help increase value to our home & property.