I wanted to get opinions on a contractor quote for rehabbing a garden unit apartment. 700 sq ft, would need a full gut, including excavating the concrete slab floor to level and increase ceiling height.For a basic reno, what would a ballpark estimate be to take the place down to the studs, dig out the floor, and rehab with standard finishes, which would also include granite, simple SS appliances, new wiring, and can lights.

The land has not been farmed and is lightly wooded.

I just want to avoid paying the transfer tax on the full property value every year for several years.I apologize for the long and complicated post, and hope someone can shed some light on this for me.Thanks!

IC rated can lights with sheet metal.

But a new prospect has come into light.

Available for owner occupants and investors HomePath Renovation Mortgage allows a buyer to purchase a property that requires light to moderate renovation.

If you have the gas company do it, I'd for sure give the tenants a warning and tell them they're paying for it if it happens again outside an earthquake.

The place needed work when we bought it, nothing too major it was built in 2001, but the former owners took not only the appliances but all the lighting too.

Assuming you're both ready to close, that means the seller is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and looking forward to getting his check.

Other expenses: flooring, mudding, texturing, light fixtures, doors?