Trim and other items are also cheaper online than they are in store with Home Depot.

Here is what we are doing...Re key home to make new tenant keysClean up and shape the landscaping and trim tree in rear of homeRepair exterior wood - Repaint all exterior siding and trim.Repair gate / fence leading into backyardReplace all kitchen cabinets with new cabinets - Paint white, then antiqueNew st steel stove, dishwasher, and vent a hoodNew countertops (kitchen)New wood laminate flooring in 2 living areas and hallway - 1st floorNew tile floor in downstairs bathroomNew vanity and sink in downstairs bathroomTile walls around tub to replace old tub surroundNew brushed nickel light fixtures and fans throughout the homeNew carpet and pad on stairs and upstairs hall and bedroomsNew tile floor in upstairs bathroomNew vanity and sink in upstairs bathroomTile walls around tub to replace old tub surround upstairs bathReplace old / damaged sheetrock where needed (mostly downstairs)Repaint all ceilings throughout homeRepaint all doors and trim throughout the homeRemove all wallpaper and paint all walls standard neutral colorsReplace all interior and exterior doorknobs and looks to new brushed nickel look to match lights and fansReplace all cabinet pulls and knobs with brushed nickel to match door knobs and lights/fansLicenced plumber to repair and service all plumbing fixtures / pipes to ensure no leaksLicensed HVAC technician coming to service and clean the heat and air to ensure it is working property."

I'm Crystal new to this website have been listening to brandon and josh on YouTube for the past month while trimming mmj in Denver for my job.

Sounds like an uneducated agent and a wholesaler playing games.Likely when based on a close to full price or full price offer there was enough in the deal for the wholesaler fee and the agents commission to be covered.Now that you want to buy it at a severely reduced price the wholesaler is trying to trim the fees to still make it work.This sounds like the wholesalers fault for not getting the property under contract cheap enough.

Love the wood trim on the ceiling - nice touch.

So if I want to buy a HUD listed property, and it has some rotten siding and some window trim on the outside is rotted to .....

Parents plan: My plans plus complete kitchen gut, new trim, new doors, remove fireplace to accommodate a new half bath and walk-in pantry(that one isnt as straight forward as it sounds because a beam had to be added to support the load and the entire house had to be re plumbed to add the bathroom!).

Also, some baseboards, trim and drywall may need to be replace, depending on the extent of the damage and urine saturation.]4.

Start getting quotes on the margin opportunities such as windows, doors and trim then leverage those to get the aggressive lumber pricing.6) Speak with the sales manager and let them know what you're doing... if you have some volume to speak of, they may very well be eager to help.  

I would also suggest to go with what is called vinyl package: the jamb/extention and casing/trim is vinyl as well.