You make a very good point and I was thinking that I might tunkey or house hack to gey my foot in the door as well.

Have talked to a few contractors and am getting wide range on price per square foot.

I may be different with new builds as we look at pretty small units.Here is how the $ per foot broke down in the Eugene new build:  that's $3.06 vs vs $2.55 vs $2.01 per foot for studio/1 bedroom and 2 bedroom.  

Average where i am in North East AL is typically runs between $100 - $125 per square foot (that's based on all builder grade). 

Pros: faster time frame to accomplish plan, mother-in law casita appraises at the same price/square foot as the main house.  

In other areas, like the South, appraisers are more likely to use the price per square foot of a home than the condition it’s in.

Most of your southern region appraisers use square foot pricing.

For individuals doing work in these areas what has your average cost per square foot been for your rehabs.

I should connect with to get my foot in the door or just any advice in general would be great !

If your a buyer and say "Hey MIke, I am looking for a place in the XYZ area, that is a 1200-1600 SQ foot range, dated, but has some meat on the bone.