We replaced the sewer line and it cost about $8500.

We have also done window replacements and replaced analog thermostats with programmable digital thermostats.Interested to hear if anyone else has had success with weatherization/insulating and other energy efficiency measures.

Easier to work on and if one craps out you just have to replace that one instead of the whole combo unit.

I personally like multi-family properties as they have less capex (one roof to replace vs multiple) but that is just my style with investing.

I've got a cleaning/replacement sheet.

Inspections may cost more upfront, but they can save you from significant headaches and unexpected expenses down the road.Negotiate Hard: Use inspection findings as leverage.If the HVAC is near the end of its life, negotiate a credit for its replacement.If the cast iron plumbing is deteriorating and needs replacement, ask for a credit as well.Sellers often prefer negotiating credits over doing the work themselves.To give you an example: I was once under contract for an old house priced at $170,000.

When I have seen this done or done this for clients, the properties being crossed are generally refinanced into the same loan, replacing your first lien (blanket/portfolio loan).

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

I am in the market for replacing my carpet and the cost for carpeting 1,100 SF is $8,000.  

The local casino just replaced free charging with 50c/kwh (4-10x the home price.) when they figured out people were just leaving their car there to charge while they went home.