They redid the attic about 15 years ago (carpet, basic amenities etc..).

I've had some units go from downright gag-worthy to fresh as a summer breeze.Cat urine in carpet is the one area where it has little success.

The vinyl plank team morning and tearing up the carpet super fast to reveal ... wood floors!

Ft, Color/Style to be selected up to $2.75 per SQ +$2 SQ ft. install)· Removal of old carpet & linoleum flooring· Removal & disposal of all garbage (upstairs & downstairs)· Install & supply kitchen sink (Allowance $500)-(No charge for installation, included with counter)· Install dishwasher (Does not include Dishwasher) - Plumbing included· New baseboard through out the entire unit (150 Linear Ft) includes MDF trim up to $1.15 LFDownstairs Unit· Demo of kitchen· Replace countertop to a laminate counter (Color to be selected by customer.) ($600 allowance)· New 12 x 24 tile to be installed in the bathroom (50 Sq.

If you can paint and replace some carpet in it and jump the value $20k, you may be golden. 

This will help you get a better idea of what tile, hardwood, carpet, plumbing fixtures and light fixtures costs for your rehabs.#3 Contact Local Contractors for Labor PricingCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

I’m interested in FHA 203k, however one of my lenders said it can get very messy and potentially cost more time and money than if I do the rehab with cash.Anyone have experience with a 203k in the Bay Area?

Carpet in every room, mostly shades of brown for all interior, no double pane windows, etc. 

Can you operate a chainsaw, riding mower, dump truck, skid steer, dozer, pole saw, weed eater and a carpet shampooer? 

Rents are easily 3x what you find in Phoenix, but it doesn't cost 3x in LA to install new carpeting or fix a drain.