How do you go about estimating the cost of repairs if you can't even inspect the inside prior to purchase?  

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I have years of construction and house renovation experience which is nice because it makes estimating home rehab costs a whole lot easier.

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The zestimate and trulia estimate is around $150,000 and I owe $108,000.

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I am trying to get better at evaluating my deals and one of the things I am looking for is to better estimate capital expenditures.

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4) How to estimate costs for each step?