Detailed breakdown of my estimate is below TASK UNIT Materials Needed Line Item Cost Remove Old Siding Per SF 2,800 $1,400.00 Vinyl Siding Per SF 2,800 $14,000.00 Lawn Maintenance Per 1/4 Acre 2 $70.00 Roll-Off Dumpster Dumpster 1 $350.00 Full Demo Per SF 900 $360.00 Natural Gas Hot Water Heater - 50 Gallon Per House 1 $710.00 Replace All Supply Lines Per Fixture 5 $1,000.00 Install/Replace Tub Per Tub 2 $1,500.00 Build Tile Shower Per SF 160 $3,120.00 Bathroom Sink Per Sink 2 $140.00 Kitchen Faucet Per Sink 1 $90.00 Bathroom Faucet Per Sink 2 $280.00 Trim Kit Only Per Tub 1 $360.00 Install/Replace Toilet Per Toilet 2 $540.00 Upgrade Service Per House 1 $1,400.00 Rewire House Per Fixture 50 $3,000.00 Add New Switch Per Switch 15 $1,875.00 Install Can Light Per Can 10 $1,000.00 Bathroom Vanity Light Per Light 2 $260.00 Replace Heat Pump Per Unit 1 $2,750.00 Batt / Blanket Insulation Per board foot 21,600 $11,880.00 Wall Board Per SF 18,000 $20,880.00 Exterior Door Per Door 1 $230.00 Interior Door Per Door 10 $2,450.00 Sliding Glass Door Per Door 1 $850.00 Paint New Sheetrock Per Floor SF 1,800 $3,510.00 Install Kitchen Cabinets Per linear inch 360 $6,300.00 36" Vanity Per Vanity 2 $460.00 Granite Countertops Per SF 40 $2,440.00 Install Laminate Wood Per SF 1,800 $10,800.00 Permits Per House 4 $800.00 Refrigerator Per Appliance 1 $1,200.00 Range Per Appliance 1 $1,200.00 Dishwasher Per Appliance 1 $550.00 Microwave Per Appliance 1 $300.00 House Cleaning Per House 1 $200.00 Total - - $98,255.00

Half way through.

I still have the bedroom bathroom and a tiny den room with a sliding glass door which is my only way to get in and out and I cannot lock the door to secure my belongings. 

This year took off halfway through January which can only mean its going to be a crazy summer season and values should continue to rise faster assuming no global or micro-economic shifts. 

As in "I can hardly wait to ...".In my experience, clients who say things like that are about to slap on their rose colored glasses and make bad decisions.Step back, analyze the situation and proceed briskly - but with a solid game plan in place.

4br/3ba SFR1900+ sqftLot: 6,655 sqftBuilt: 1988Location: Palmdale, CA (Far East side, Think 50th and Ave R) - 60mi Northeast of LANeeds $50K renovations (big ticket items - Kitchen: refinish cabinets (not replace), stone counters, tile backsplash, faucets, appliances, tile flooring, recessed lighting - Master Bath: Stone (or less expensive alternative) counters, recessed lighting, new double mirrors, double faucets, glass shower enclosure, new tub, new toilet, tile flooring, replace broken windows - Back Patio: Refresh and replace all rotted wood on patio cover; paint) -- Main level: laminate wood flooring -- Upper level: Carpet throughout) - Roof Good, Plumbing good, HW Heater may need to be replaced, HVAC will need inspection and cleaning.

I've been involved with similar projects as a lawyer, a potential investor, and as a glass-and-glazing subcontractor on a construction project.

Did some research on BP seems there's a market- This is halfway between 2 major cities (Tucson & Phoenix) off the interstate in Arizona City near Casa Grande.

We are trying to figure out what's the best way to invest to get me out of the glass business ASAP.

Someone simply broke one of the panes of glass, reached in and unlocked the bottom cylinder lock and walked in.