I know the standard procedure is to get your offer accepted and then go about your due diligence, but even after calling around and finding labor/material costs I'm not confident my numbers would be accurate.

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When they do the Kitchen and bath I pay for materials and only pay after that K &B phase is completed.

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Investor is getting materials as needed:*Painting (including wallpaper removal and patching)3BR/2BATwo LRHallway/EntrywayDRTotal - $2150 (we have most of the materials on this)*Popcorn ceiling removal = $1200*Laminate flooring installation (w/ removal and disposal of carpet)1550sq. ft. x $2ft = $3100*Four door installation = $800*Painting and repair of shed = $200*Fence replacement (144ft) = $500*SS apps = $1750*Total = $9650 x 15% = $11,097Outside looks good....I should add in some landscaping, Will.

In the course material from Preston, he says if an upset owner calls me, then just apologize without trying to rationalizing my action - I think this is a good tip.Originally posted by Jerry Puckett:But many more of them just don't realize what their options are and will turn to you for help.

Here is another: Get out to Home Depot/Lowes and start pricing out material costs for all items of possible repair on a rehab.

Yea I agree with Ned, Regardless of what you hear or see on someone's property package, is nothing but marketing materials.

- Where will you be buying your materials?

At this point I am just trying to focus on getting their eyes on the material.