So, I need some advice on how to cut some on this project; here is the budget...............Demo- $2800Roof- $4800 (fix roof on addition and raise roof in kitchen)Gutters- $1200 (replace gutters)Siding- $3500 (replace with new siding)Exterior Doors- $1800 (replace 3 doors)Shutters- $600 (add to front windows)Exterior paint- $1500 (paint cinder block, trim, porch, columns, shed, etc)Landscaping- $700Windows- $3000 (replace all windows{14} except 3)Walls- $2500 (open up 2 walls from living room, dining room and kitchen)Drywall- $4500 (replace all ceilings, repair and patch as needed)Rough Electrical- $4800 (bring up to code, install new outlets, GFCI and ARC fault breakers, move electrical in basement to free up ceiling space)Finish Electrical- $1600 (replace all receptables, outlet covers, switches, switch covers, light fixtures, and ceiling fans)Rough Plumbing- $3500 (replace water heater, relocate/replace plumbing to free up basement ceiling space)Finish Plumbing- $700HVAC Rough- $4500 (Replace oil heating furnace and add AC unit)HVAC Finish- $400 (replace covers)Ductwork- $2500 (add new ductwork, registers, and grills)Kitchen- $10,000 (add bar style pennisula with cabinets, replace all cabinets, add grade A granite, create pantry, replace flooring, glass backsplash, new appliances)Bathroom #1- $3500 (bathroom #1 remodel)Bathroom #2- $4500 (basement bathroom creation with injector pump)Interior Paint- $2200Interior Doors- $600 (replace all with 6 panel)Baseboards- $3500 (replace all baseboards)Flooring- $4500 (replace with new hardwood)Carpet- $600 (in basement family room and bedroom)Finish Basement- $7500 (framing, insulation, drywall, trim, etc.)Leveling Basement Flooring- $5300 (tear up concrete and relevel)This is an older house with older doors, molding, finishes, etc.; nothing really has been updated.

Had I known I would have upgraded kitchen faucet, $75 to change out a light switch...really?.

Can someone shed some light on what is the CA rule or protocol in the following Short sale scenario?

.), painting over interior exposed brick around the fireplaces, neutral colored carpeting instead of the stained pastel blue carpeting, painting honey brown cabinetry white, replacing beat up brass light fixtures with inexpensive nickle or chrome fixtures, etc...

Life insurance check was only $25k to be shared with brother and i have lights and utilities on as needed for showings.

I experienced the suddenness “light rod” in my head when I believe there is a perfect marriage between BRRRR and Flywheel concept that author Jim teach.

The West Side has a ton of development going on and you have easy transit access from the West Side Light Rail station (although that station is down for repairs for 9 months).

Here is an article from 2018 that might shed some light - https://www.propertyguides.com/italy/news/10-best-...Here is an article about buying Italian real estate as a non resident - https://transferwise.com/gb/blog/buy-property-in-italy

Plus the light fixtures need to be moved and you need to fire caulk and paint.$1 a square foot to drywall$1 a square foot to paint.That is $2400How did they get from $2400 to $25,000.I spoke to York City the other day and to apply for the Variance to change the zoning for a property was $500 and a 2 month process and it was not a guaranteed change.Although I doubt a Doc was living in the city.I have rooms In rent and they rent in hours. 

Apartments- New kitchen layout, moved laundry into each unit, updated bathrooms, new windows (curb appeal), updated paint and flooring, turned the laundry room into the 12 unit.AirBNB- changed usage on the main level from office to 2 unit AirBNB.Office building- removed drop ceilings to add 3 foot ceiling height to make the space seem larger with more natural light.