Realtor told her not to waste her time listing it unless she put in new carpet and painted.

Another way to find a potential buyer is to go to your local REIA club and market it there.Also try to ask local managers etc at home depot, paint companies, etc. where rehabbers do business.

I imagine some painting aswell.Its a pretty ugly house if I have to say myselfBut I figure I can get it for 70KWhats your take on this?

Just updated EVERYTHING long before I could paint it all.Shoulda been torn down but I made it work andmade40k on the deal...

About $21.29 for a bottle of Joy detergent, a paint brush, and a gallon of KILZ.Mike

I'll try to paint the picture: My Info I make 50K, have FICO of 700 and currently have 29% debt to income I can withstand a $1400/mo payment max I have 5K cash The Property Vacant 2 unit 3 flr built 1900 property in urban area where the owner now lives out of town.

I asked 3 different painting contractors to give me estimates to paint the outside of my personal home.

That does not mean 20,000 more off a broken door and some paint but some compensation should be made.

Let's say it definitely needs floor covering and paint, so you will not be disturbing good stuff.

I will seriously consider some of your (and Bohemiana's) suggestions for AFTER closing.Why throw paint on your date's fur coat BEFORE the dinner and movie (even if your first impression does not look promising)?