Hi,I'm in the process of a BRRRR deal and I have a roof that needs to be replaced.I received 5 quotes so far ranging from 27K to 43K.When I ask why the price is so high the answer is "you have a cedar shake roof under the shingles".Was wondering if someone has some insight what I should be expecting to pay per square for a roof tear off and installation.I'm located in Buffalo NY and I know prices vary but 900$ a square (for the cheaper one) seem outrageous to me.

We bought as a 4 bedroom 2 bath, but because we had to tear out the one room were down to 3 bed and 2 bath.

When you buy in January or at any time after the taxes were due (December 31) the title company is going to take all the previous years taxes and late fees out of the SELLER proceeds.When buying through out the year - you will see a line item on the HUD or Settlement Statement or what ever they are calling it this year that charges the seller from January 1 to the day of closing and credits the amount to the buyer - then the buyer gets the tax bill to pay at the end of the year.If you buy on the courthouse steps - this goes out the window - if you buy a house at foreclosure sale and the taxes have not been paid - sometimes they get paid by the bank system after you buy - but for the most part you are the new owner and stuck with the taxes owed as well as any unpaid  - city fees like - unpaid utility bills from city owned utilities - like water in KCMO, board up fees, tear down fees or mowing fees for any building maintenance done by the city.  

Is this normal wear and tear?

That’s why multiple flooring guys said it’s not normal wear and tear.

Yes, you need to tear the edge of the roof and sounds like places in the eaves apart. 

I might be interested in a tear-down with a prime piece of land to rebuild.

So I just don't know what to do, I'm thinking I need to tear them out but I'm concerned about what I'll find underneath in such a old house.I've tried a few simple fixes but I'm not getting good results:A) talc powder - didn't seem to help at all and filled in the lines between with white powder which locked ridiculous.B) Break away squeak fix screws, I haven't been able to get them to break I think I'm hitting the joist but not 100% sure, but even if I were I don't think I could fix every squeak and if I were ableto find the joist and consistently use these screws they'd have to be nearly every everywhere.The worst area is the living room which is only about 300 sq feet.

Gentrification is where it makes economic sense to buy an improved lot at market price, tear down the building, and build new.

New Public Schools.To replace the aging ones.Cafeteria space is already there, bathrooms already there.Easily patrolled (because many American Schools need a police presence).Gates can be slammed down over entrances to help with the needed lock downs.Lots of parking, and probably a lot of room for growth.Plus they are pretty inside.J Crew could be 7th grade, and JC Penny could be 10th grade, etc...Tear up part of the blacktop and put in a Football and etc...field(s).And kids like to go to malls!