But, if I were to guess at San Antonio prices and if I were to guess at the quality level you want and if I were to guess at the types of contractors you'd use and if I were to guess at the condition of the property, my *GUESS* would be about $30 per square foot, or about $65K.That would cover all mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), insulation, sheetrock, painting, flooring, cabinets, lighting/plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim (for about 2200 square feet).But again, you don't provide much info, so that's a complete guess based on assumptions that could be completely incorrect.

Here is an example; The Heer's building here in Springfield was a department store for over 80 years on the square, 10 or 12 stories, it was being developed into loft apartments by one of the state's lager developers.

Anybody use the square footage x $7-$10 range for estimating updating/repair cost?

You need a special square tool to get them out.

But it's probably like 100 linear feet of cracking, maybe more, a few millimeters to an eighth of an inch wide!

How much extra do I factor for the addition square footage?

Alternatively, keep binding your time ... accumulate a bigger bag of cash and wait for the prices in TO to tumble the 30-40% they need ... then swoop-in and purchase a 3-4 unit building close to downtown {there will be folks upside-down who need to get out}.In either case, find yourself someone local who knows the TO rental market - either a landlord or a realtor - who can help you get your feet wet w/o taking a complete bath.

I can believe that because of the area there are always distressed props there.2. couple from Mid west did not know anything about real estate and were learning how much to pay for a square on a roof replace. and all other sorts of minute details to rehab..

And I got into a heated argument with them, and suddenly he went berserk, if the security guards hadn't hold him off and one of them didn't rescue me (literally swept me off my feet from the scene) I would've been punched.

I used these Armstrong peel and stick squares at $.75/sq ft from Home Depot in a small kitchen and bath.