(REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM WALLS & DOORS) "We will do our best to match paint up on touch ups" 1,610.00 Kitchen - Replace grease filter 35.00 Family and Living room - Replace two (2) bulbs and replace draw string at fan $32, Replace two (2) 2" faux wood blinds $150, and Replace 2 outlets $60 242.00 Master Bedroom - Replace interior door $225 and Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind $75 300.00 Front Left Bedroom - Secure closet door knob $5, Replace door knob on entry door $20, and replace door stop $5 30.00 Master bathroom - Replace interior door $225, Clean exhaust fan $50, Replace toilet seat $30, and deep clean tub/shower $125 430.00 Hallway bathroom - Replace mirror $75, Replace stopper and drain kit $60, deep clean tub/shower $125, and Replace toilet seat $30 290.00 Laundry Room - Add door stop 5.00 Dining Room - Replace one (1) 2" faux wood blind 75.00 Flooring - Steam Clean Carpets $275 and Stain Removal $30 305.00 Hallway - Replace outlet cover 5.00 Cleaning - deep clean of home including inside vanities and cabinets $375, Appliance clean $250 625.00 Trash Out - Remove all trash/debris from interior and exterior of home 525.00 Garage - Replace and program 2 garage remotes 110.00 Misc. repairs - Replace smoke detector batteries $30 and Replace HVAC filter $25 55.00 Landscaping - Grass cut $75 and Mulch flower beds $100****Further Evaluation Needed See Below**** 175.00 Total cost of work to be performed: $ 4,817.00

Be sure to get estimates from at least three contractors to ensure you are getting a fair price.Account for contingencies: It's always a good idea to set aside some extra money for unexpected expenses that may come up during the renovation process.

The return on equity is about 1%  and depending on what you count in your cash flow number may not include allowances for those nasty unexpecteds.  

IF I don't find anything there, then I go up to the "Sears" appliance outlet near Cleveland, and I'll also check out craigslist.

Like clothing you can go to a outlet and get same stuff cheaper than mall. 

I’ve been interviewing contractors, shopping for materials, trying to do my best to prevent the unexpected from happening.I have 20 units, circa 1972, red shag carpet and avacado appliances anyone?

@Lisa Marie Burgess Thanks for reaching out. Lets

We knew the floors were uneven but assumed it was foundation related and budgeted about 20k so that was pretty unexpected.

Estimated renno/appliance costs: 2x bedrooms LVP: $2.5K ($5/ft2 installed guestimate over 2br @ ~200ft2 each + $500 in noise treatment) 2x bedroom low-profile ceiling fans w/lights : $800 ($250 labor + 150 fan 2x based on extra effort to locate mounting boxes, assuming they exist)1x new shower/tub prefab insert: $3.5K installed (guesstimate) 1x new toilet $400 ($250 standard 1-piece + $150 labor)2x shower-head upgrades: $100100% repaint : $5.2K (1600ft2 x $3.23 ft/2) may opt to do myself100A breaker panel complete replacement & upgrade to 4-prong 220V dryer connection on other side of wall: $2k (guestimate, original panel is still present and 100% not staying)Non-ancient washing machine: $750LED light upgrades/replacements: $100Kitchen cabinet touch-up + hardware + adjustments: $500 (guesstimate)Outdoor storage room rehab (mold remediation, drywall gut + replace, leak repairs): $3K (total guess, it's like a 6x8 Outdoor patio concrete pad & rail cleaning: $50 Microwave: free =) Lock replacements: $350 (schlagre encode + basic patio lock change) Keurig Coffee Maker: $150Kitchen pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, cups, plates: $300 + donating my spare setsMisc electrical work: $500 (replace light fixture, fix outlet(s), re-wire light switch)RENNOVATION TOTAL: $22.2K or $27.5K with contingencyFurniture, linens, supplies: 2x queen bedframe & box springs: $5002x queen mattress: $800 2x XL twin bedframe & box springs: $5502x XL twin mattress: $5506x nightstands: $7502 full size, 2 half size dressers: $500Mattress covers: $1006 queen pillows, 4x XL twin pillows (1 spare 'set' for each mattress): $180Bed sheets x 4 each mattress: $300Bathroom linens: $200 (16 wash cloth, 8 hand towel, 8 regular towel, 8 washable floor mat) Metal outdoor patio furniture: $2003-piece couch set: $70050"+ TV w/ install: $600Kitchen table + 4 chairs: $400Misc crap (soap dispensers, wifi router, wifi thermostat, cleaning supplies, doormats, artwork, mirrors, lamps, air freshers, air filters, TP, etc.): $1000  FURNITURE TOTAL: $7,280 or $10K with contingencyOther thoughts:Kitchen cabinets have already been painted/hardware upgraded poorly.

The longer it takes you to deal with the unexpected, or have to pull permits, etc. the more it eats into not only your actual reno budget, but longer you are carrying the property-paying taxes, insurance, utilities, etc. with no income.