For example, my painter has a full time job and paints for me after work or on weekends.

As an example, if you're not buying a lot of paint from Sherwin Williams, you'll pay $40-50/gallon these days; if you're a big paint buyer, you can get that down to under $20/gallon.

The bldg was built in 1940. my biggest concern is lead base paint and asbestos interference during the rehab process. because of these factors, I will offer about $50K below asking price...see my scenario below and let me know your thoughts.asking price 83000 Purchase costs 65000 cost of home 30000 rehab costs 35000 includes LBP & asbestos abatement down payment 6500 10% of PP loan amount 58500 12.9 interest only for 5yrs inspection 500 appraisal 500 lender fees 2000 closing costs 2000 TOTAL 70000 Holding costs monthly cost for 3 months only mrtge pymts 1887 $629/mo. interest only loan property taxes 393 $1572/yr utilities - water 600 $200/mo for 3 months utilities - gas 600 $200/mo for 3 months utilities - elec 600 $200/mo for 3 months insurance 600 $200/mo for 3 months TOTAL 4680 Selling costs sales price 120000 commissions 7200 6% of SP closing costs 3600 3% of SP home warranty 500?

Not to be snide but that's a little like asking what it costs to overhaul a truck without knowing what the "truck" is (S-10 chevy or Mac) or what's wrong with it (paint job or new engine and trany).

The better you can paint the picture of what you are looking for, the more involved the person you are talking to will get.

Already has all new paint, carpet, fixtures, appliances, etc.

How would you feel if the neighbors painted their house bright purple and put on a red roof?

We had our door broken into a few weeks ago and it costs about $175 to fix the door frame, paint, caulk, door guards and add 3" screws into the frame for the deadbolt strike plate and latch plate.We use this (StrikeMaster II Pro) on our own homes and will consider using this on future properties.

Does anyone have a basic cost comparison about wheter to side or paint...what kind of prices are you getting on each?

I would like to go in and get it painted, fix some broken windows, and clean before closing.