Most want a simple "cosmetic" rehab that can be finished in 90 days.Regardless, I always advise any VA loan buyer to write an offer such that Seller pays 4% of sale price back to Buyer to pay all possible closing costs and pre-paid items ( like the first years worth of home owner insurance, etc.).

Hi we have a 14 unit apartment building in Brooklyn, Due to rent stabilization the only way to make money seems to be to do a condo conversion then sell them.

Some wholesalers will only list the items because they are not completely sure of the costs.

I also feel like I don’t forget items I intended to purchase as much.

If you want to see examples of $200/sqft work you should look at the kind of flips @Shawn Ward and the Bellehampton crew pull off.Get multiple itemized bids people, or you too can overpay for Home Depot cabinets and showers to the tune of $250K.

Back story - Recently had a to pull a permit for a garage conversion for a flip that I am currently working on.

Think of your big ticket items and make sure those are the focus. 

Conversely, it is possible for a well located park in a major MSA to have all rolling stock RVs with no skirting or evidence of intent to make it a permanent home, yet the tenants have been there long term. 

I saw a house in a nice neighborhood that looks kind of outdated. Upon looking through its windows, it even seems it’s vacant. What are the steps folks have succeeded with in meeting the owner and then finding out whe...

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