Furthermore, its more of a way to make sure that they have insurance (and collect a fee) as opposed to verifying their skill level.

($50 or elbow grease), interior doorknobs if the old ones have flaking or deteriorating look (~$8/apiece), a few snake plants for the interior/exterior (<$15 - impossible to kill).

What are the exterior wall studs. 

I have a client who is looking for housing with the following conditions:-Owner-financing and/or lease to own-400-500/month -one-story-30" wide exterior doors-Location flexible, can be in the greater Savannah, Hardeeville, Bluffton, Beaufort areaMy buyer is "able-disabled" mostly wheelchair bound and on fixed-income, she will be getting a grant to make ADA improvements to a home in 18 months.

If I would of paid 500-700 more I could of had a job done in hours as opposed to days.From past experience I know you get what you pay for but the time that it cost me was frustrating.  

Estimated Holding Costs: 4,400$ (3 months rehab 1 month sale PITI+Utilities 1,100$)Selling costs 3% 7,200$Scope Of Work New flooring Hardwood(Herringbone Pattern) 1st floor 2,000New Kitchen 6,500New Bathroom 1,500Paint Interior/Exterior (Loan)Add Crown/Trim 1,000New Windows (Loan)New Doors 1,000Add Dormers in Attic (120 Sq gained) 2,500Finish Basement 5,000Add bathroom in basement 3,500Tuck Point Exterior 1,500Pavers over concrete patio 2,000(optional)Pacers over front walk 500(optional) New Concrete Driveway 2,500$(optional) Side Garage 1,500- The house after Rehab will be 3/2 1009sq -I Am utilizing the FHA 203k loan.

I am thinking I might throw some concrete mix down the water main access hole to limit that source of water and then concentrate on the exterior.  

Needs 4 new windows and exterior paint, but otherwise pretty good. 

Having worn the hat of both an agent and an investor (and well.. a pre-maturely balding 27 year old who has grown accustomed to wearing a lot of hats, both figuratively and literally), I can say without a doubt that I have generally gotten better responses from people when I tell them I'm an investor as opposed to an agent.

Right now focus on exterior, siding, roofing etc.