The semi hoarder stuff was mostly misc heavy equipment tools, construction equipment, dirt bikes motorcycles on balcony/deck, some kind of in use heavy duty tow truck...it looked like a poorly organized commercial property or something.

Tiffany,Replacement Cost is based on cost estimating programs that use sq footage, # of baths, size of porches/decks, garage types, features (custom, builders grade, etc. for kitchen, bath) , basement finish, garage type, etc.  

The 203K allows the following, per HUD's website.Eligible ImprovementsThe homeowner can use the 203(k) program to finance such items as painting, room additions, decks and other items even if the home does not need any other improvements.

Our two thoughts are to convert the space to either loft apartments or a wedding/event venue with a roof top deck. 

If there is a deck, patio, car port, detached garage, or odd size lot it changes the pattern.

I might even have a 6x18 steel deck put on in the back. (7500 materials and labor plus 3k permits and inspections) Below is a picture of  4K bathroom.

Had another spec home closing the last day of the year for 2013, so all hands on deck went to that house for the month of December, so we took that month off on this one.

However; if we do a rooftop deck, there's some view.

I would likely jackhammer the pool deck and then jackhammer at least a few inches down on the sides if the pool, fill the pool basin with the concrete debris and fill the rest with dirt.

and the backyard just screams for a deck and I think it would help sell the place to potential tenants while allow me to maintain a premium on the rent.