Before I was licensed I told agents if you find a deal that you think I can rehab and resale at a decent profit and it really isn't MLS listing material give me a call.

If you see other flooring material, peel it back.

What can also help in estimating repairs is becoming familiar with the cost of materials.

However, if your goal is to get around the redemption period on a tax title deed, I caution you as to any deceptive consumer practices.Indiana is a property judgment state and has stringent consumer protection laws as to material misrepresentations, unconscionable and fraudulent acts.

I would suggest either a high quality asphalt shingle with a Lifetime warranty (50 years material, up to 25 workmanship guarantees) or a natural slate tile.

Of course pricing depends on the materials used, but still we'd like to have an idea about what is reasonable. 

When pulling out the old carpet, I got the carpet and a middle "pad" type material out, which had the majority of the pet smell in it.  

We have our own construction company with 2 construction supervisors and we are training 4 project managers now to manage the estimates, contract documents, w-9, scheduling, Gantt charts, detailed scope of work, contractor verifications and contracts, coordination with designer on material specs, invitation to bid to subs, lien releases, permits, etc.

Also, material suggestions for countertops?

I have an alert for 'Edmonton' and that's how I saw this post.Along with reading material and interacting with people on the site I recommend you start attending local REIA meetings and networking with investors.