The PM works for the owner as does the GC, however, do you want to place the responsibility of color choices, which plumbing fixture to buy, which model ceiling fan to purchase, etc on the GC?

Sub out what you can't do (HVAC, Roof, rough plumbing/electrical, etc...) and the do the rest yourself :) With the money saved, you can buy tools & books and STILL keep additional money in your pocket.

I would take a close look at both the plumbing and electrical due to the age of the building.

A Section 8 inspection doesn't mean that even that unit is up to code.Many factors can be grandfathered in (a fuse box or an old electric meter base) or some issues may not be part of the inspection (plumbing or internal wiring).

Location: Kansas City, MOAsking Price: 70KRepairs: 25-27KCash In: 95-97KElectrical, plumbing, framing, plans done.

my area may be different than yours (it seems i have to pull a permit for anything these days), but that being said:replacing toilets, showers, sinks, vanities, cabinets, windows, exterior doors, electrical sockets, switches....these are all things i'd have to put on my permit..if you're gutting bathrooms, i would think you need a permit for that..when i gutted a bathroom, it required electrical permit for the wiring and moving of lights, plumbing, and mechanical permit to vent the exhaust fan...anytime i open up drywall, i also have to pull a building permit, like if you're gutting a bathroom...you really explained this whole list to the county/city, and they said ok??

It's still being rehabed as we speak, year later. quick cosmetic flip ended up being full kitchen and bathroom guts, all new electrical, plumbing and such.

What is the largest expense you've incurred on a plumbing job?

Probably could get $800 after repairsI figure the property needs $20,000 worth of work (it's a reno in progress - Needs new floors because they are bare to the poured concrete in kitchen and bath areas and to subfloor in other living areas, some manageable plumbing etc.)Was thinking of offering $48000-ish.

I've done sound system installations and soundproofing so I hope to be able to apply those skills as well as my service tech experience at doing electrical work, plumbing (water and steam), and construction to the real estate field.