@Waverly Rennie, the house was a complete interior gut job, including all of the wood flooring which was 75% of the house, and needed all new windows too.I ended up making an offer on the house that I felt comfortable with, but it was rejected by the seller.  

My name is Patrick O'Neill and I'm a general contractor/handyman and interior painter from Philadelphia, PA who has recently become very interested in real estate investment. 

We contracted out the roof and gutters, furnace, and found a handyman friend who helped with some exterior siding problems, door repairs and we took care of exterior painting, plumbing (with help from our handyman), carpet, interior painting, and windows. 

I'm an interior designer and if I had an island I would absolutely look at a different color than the rest of the cabinets.

My current real estate interests including investing, flipping, and interior design - however I am eager to explore all that the industry has to offer.

Freshly Painted Interior and Exterior.

I want to add more interior designers to my recommended vendor list.

@Karen S. for interior work you can (in my area) "encapsulate" the lead paint with oil based primer.For the exterior you will need a certified lead based painter who will follow the rules.

Used good 1/2 inch 8lb pad.Kitchen: Cabinets, appliances, sink, countertop and bead board paneling 2,300Plumbing, new water heater 2800Electrical upgrades: 1800New deck: 1600Bathroom: sink, commode, shower surround, bead board paneling. 400All new lights 450Dumpster fees (3 30yd) 1200Clear the yard 2000Other landscaping 500New furnace and now duct work 4000Paint exterior 350Paint interior 350HAHAHAHA oh man I'm depressedSo the numbers will look like hell but in 2 yrs it won't mean much. 

I've connected with a Seller who has a traditional 3/2 ranch style home that is structurally fine, but is in need of total interior renovation.