Last year I utilized Patch of Land to refinance a loan and ended up with a loan by Cohen Financial a Division of Sun Trust.

Only downside to this method is it's messy and dusty, and if you ever have to patch the ceiling matching the texture is really difficult.

We are now one week into the rehab as I type this.Current BRRR Numbers:Pre-closing Costs: $2,740Plumbing inspection (because the house needed to be dewinterized, $150)Home inspection ($525)Appraisal ($655)Electrical inspection (because power was off on the day of the appraisal, $150)CO and Smoke Alarm ($366.57)CO and Smoke inspection ($52.50)Rehab consultant ($840)Kitchen Appliances: $2,000 (estimated)Plumbing: $7,300 (estimated)Oil tank ($1,800)Water heater ($1,000)Chimney liner ($2,000)Re-piping as needed ($2,500)General Contractor: $32,000Roof replacementDrywall patching and painting of entire house (trim, wall, ceilings)2nd floor bathroom spruce-upClosing exterior door in master bedroom and finish sidingBuilding two closets in two bedroomsBroken window repairsWindow frame repairsScrape and paint area over bulkheadFinish floorsRemove and dispose drywall from basement spacesRear deck repairFront steps repairInstall handrail to basementFoundation masonry repair and paintingRepair cement stepPatch area of exterior trim near kitchenPatch two rotted window sillsCap extra basement doorFill in dining room windowAsbestos: $1,500Electrical: $2,000 (estimated)Closing Costs: $3,733Home Purchase Price: $149,000Total All In: $200,472Expected ARV = $250,000 (initial appraisal for rehab loan came in at $235,000)Amount I have invested in the deal = $50,000Expected Cash Out at 80% = $50,000The situation is still very fluid, as we still have at least three more weeks of the rehab in front of us, but the numbers thus far are still looking promising, despite all of the surprises.

I asked the first company around how much it would be for the water mitigation, patching, and painting, and the guy said anywhere from $1200-1500.

It came out to around $125 / month cash flow, not GREAT, but for a first property it's a base hit and gets me in the game.HOWEVER, here are the main issues that came up from the inspection that really concern me:Horizontal cracks in the poured concrete basement foundation on the back and left side of the house with what looks like attempts to patch it with stucco in the pastKnob and Tube wiring throughout the entire house (concerned about getting insurance)Galvanized piping for majority of water supply lines (low water pressure throughout house)Leaking roof from chimney (need to install cricket) and fix upstairs unit wallsOne of the furnace flues is completely deteriorated and needs replaced, currently releasing some levels of carbon monoxide into basementOne of the water heaters is from 1992Some water intrusion damage in main electrical panel and one of the breaker panel is a Pushmatic styleThese are what I conclude as the big ticket items.

There is a small berry patch and veggie garden behind the house.

The seller agreed as long as we agreed to the asking price, there was a patch needed in the roof and a door had to be replaced.

Specifically will need contractor(s) who have expertise with (in no particular order):-Chimney repair-Drywall repair/replace (two patches on stairs)-Flat roof repair-Plumbing - complete replacement-Update/Clean Up Electrical-Washer/Dryer hookup installation (basement)-Replace both water heaters-Baseboard installation in attic (to make into a legal 3rd bedroom)-Structural corrections to exterior stairs leading to 2nd unit-Structural corrections to front porchI've received a quote from a GC, but want to interview a few other contractors.Thanks,Bret

It's a lot easier to patch.

We patched up some holes on the side of the house, gave it a new color and coat of paint, and cleaned the yard up.