The brother who lives on the property was boarding it up yesterday in an attempt to keep her out, but chances are good that won't work and she'll get back in.3. 

.-0.35-2.87Realtor.com’s model-based forecast uses data on the housing market and overall economy to estimate values for these variables for the year ahead.

We are very naive and trusting people, so we had major issues with contractors (had to fire the first one) giving us proper estimates and following through on their work in a timely manner, and sticking to budget.

If you get a chance, see the landlord thriller "Pacific Heights". :-)2. 

I'm assessing a HUD property (my first investment prop) and am trying narrow my estimate on the cost of rehab on a house.I was able to pull up a PCR on the property (a brick ranch) and here are some key things:Cooling/AC - DamagedHeating/Furnace - DamagedHVAC Duct - DamagedPlumbing: - Sink: Damaged - Pressure Test: FailThe property is a 1,500 sq ft ranch home that seems like a good opportunity provided I don't overshoot the cost of these items.

He had a bandit sign that read "leak repair $150.00", so I estimated total repair of 4 items would be $600, but his bid is for $1,000.00B) Contractor B bid $700 to fix 2 leaks, replacing 10 feet of plank wood 2 pieces, replace shingles (no plastic cement).

Can possible sub divide lot.over 5,000 sqft all brickrehab estimate- exterior 40,000... interior 20,000 per unit x 4= 80,000Total Rehab $120,000Seller Asking PRICE $175,000Present mortgage $125,000 @ 7.2% 30 year term (was originally $152,000 in 2004)No second liens2 units are occupied (don't see how with all the deferred maintenance) and supposedly collecting rents $600 eachThey originally offered a "land contract" at $175,000City assessment- based on land and structure $203,000All units are metered separately- electricity, gas, water, trash etc...The good news....pro forma base upon what I know about that area.

Do you make written offers based on that surface info or do you give the seller or their agent an estimate of the offer you are considering until more info is given?

I could take on this project (actually sounds like a fun one), but I have no idea how you would estimate the property values and rent sufficiently for the analysis to be meaningful. 

I estimate the project will cost $75,000-$100,000.