Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

For professional fees; given estimates of   Civil- $2,500Structural- $2,500MEP- $3,000Architect-$4000Are these numbers typical?

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

But after studying for that long, it is now much easier to spot a potential bargain and estimate rehab costs, so soon one of these will hit. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Look at the 3 year and 5 year estimates. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Hello All, I am curious to know how existing wholesalers estimate repair costs.

*Does anyone have any input on making a more accurate repair estimate?

I was much like you where I was not the best at estimating my expenses when paying debt and would always pay a little too much and leave myself short.