It's like having an FFC (fixed food contracts) in restaurants.

- Clear fridge of all magnets- Clear all kitchen and bathroom counters (you really don't want your toothbrush out for pictures)- Remove pet bowls, toys, and beds before showing - Store kid's toys - keep a laundry basket of toys that can quickly be put in car when you leave house (works great for toddlers)- take out the trash- Do not leave 14 bottles of soaps and stuff in bathtub-Store gun cabinet so people do not remember your house as the house with guns- People look in medicine cabinets - don't leave meds that may leave an impression in view- Organize pots and pans - store the bunt, angle food cake pans, waffle iron, fryer and other large items not used often to clear out room- Clean Clean Clean (especially light switches, door knobs and other areas that hands are always on

I've done it I painted them a light wood color and then went over with stain and a brush u got wood grain look then I put a good polyurethane top coat that was back in 07 they still look pretty good

In my experience when it gets this far usually the tenant is long gone and leaves a dirty mattress and couch behind along with a refrigerator full of old food.

I just got a mortgage for less than that through M and T bank though just food for thought.Mike

Any number you get regarding rehab estimates via this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, especially since your original post left out WAY too many variables.My guess is $40k - $70k but, again, that means nothing.

Right now I am making a poverty level stipend and Im on food stamps.

Lite sand (180-220 grit) with the grain, vacuum, wipe down twice with damp towel, let dry, tape off walls and floors, stain first coat wiping with the grain using a sock/towel & let dry, stain second coat the next day.

If not, my concern is we are going to be small groups of people simply meeting in the same room for drinks and food.

Food for thought....