As a result, a lot of people are selling their homes because its too expensive to repair and many homeowners are elderly and retired.

I've noticed a steady increase in the frequency of unsolicited mailers I receive offering my buy my house ("why worry about repairs, we'll buy you house as is, all cash, quick close" etc., etc.).

Hi I am looking at a home in a flooded area that is selling for asking price 150k (can probably go a tad lower)  tax appraised value was around 300kish ( I know since it has been flooded the value is more like 80% of that number).I have about 50-60k and will get the rest for purchase and repairs from family.I really do not know how much repairs would cost but It can get pricey I am sure .

They contract the property too high, then state too low repair costs, then wonder why the deal doesn't sell.

I need to know what repairs for existing issues will cost and am looking for a VERY THOROUGH home inspector who can uncover even the smallest issues before I am locked in to buying the house.

Estimates I have for this repair are around 20k.

They have millions or billions to spend...and don't worry about repairs at this point. 

Purchased 125k foreclosed. 3/2 1720 sq ft in Canton, ga. budget for repairs 25k (kitchen, baths, floors, paint both interior and exterior).

Hey Guys,How much does it cost to repair freeze damage to a property?

We will have to invest more capital than we originally planned to fix the damage, which will lessen our ability to re-invest in other properties, but the cash flow and rate of return on the property still work even if we estimate out what we think repairs will cost.