Have them break down each of their costs; materials and labor.

As long as you close, it isn't material to the deal if you have financing on the HUD-1.

Also, keep in mind the recycling service provider makes money with the materials they collect, it is possible to find those who will leave a compartmentalised recycling dumpster for a very small fee.

We have an accepted offer, but she's more risk averse than I am and given external factors, now wants to walk away from the property.

You should be familiar with material costs, suppliers and time required for a job so you can judge any bid.

The $6500 is in materials.

He also works for a marble company where he is able to get a lot of material for countertops, floors and other for less than wholesale.I have not done any of the work however I have paid 100% of all costs.The questions that are coming up now are:Do I stage the properties when we are going to sell?

He can purchase the materials at cost.

Costs for plumbing is going to depend on how much material and how hard it's going to be to get it in place.

I invested cash and my return has been quite good.I have not had HOA issues or assessments although I keep a large rainy day fund in case it comes.I did have competition from other units but I remodeled a tad higher taste (just a good combo of construction materials, nice colors and good workmanship) that appealed to the aspirational side of enters without screaming expensive, nor being expensive to me.I rented all units in a matter of days.