I would definitely accept a $3,000 quote to paint my whole interior, especially if that included the cost of materials.

Hopefully people smarter than me can chime in here for more creative ways to get rehab money, perhaps using the house as collateral in second position if possible.That's a tough one if you want to keep it.

I don't know what they are about, but what do they purport to teach you about Section 8 not easily disseminated from online material already available?

As everybody has noticed the increase in materials and labor has skyrocketed which has thrown a wrench into condominium reserve studies. 

Tough to spend $50,000 or $500,000 on gas and groceries.   

@Steven OlivasI would BRRRR something, but that's just me, and the market is VERY tough right now.  

Between late redemptions and insiders, it is a tough purchase.  

As an investment property owner, this means less maintenance and fewer unexpected expenses from storm related damage, often resulting in more affordable insurance premiums, less wear & tear on mechanical equipment, roofing materials or exterior surfaces.

 Finding cash-flowing deals in the Bay Area is definitely tough, so you’re not alone there!

As you do this more often, you'll be able to keep a spreadsheet of per square foot prices for materials and labor to get things done and you'll be able to estimate this yourself.