New construction is REALLY easy to ballpark, but isn't not for sure until you get solid plans in front of you.Simple jobs for small houses (Paint, carpet, new fixtures) look a lot like me walking around counting doors, windows, toilets, flush lights, etc. on my fingers and toes.

How many windows?

How about doors, windows, hardware, misc parts like outlet plates, hinges, etc.... the list goes on.

Windows get broken into, toilets back up, tenants skip town, taxes get raised, water bills get sent to the wrong address, section 8 inspectors fail you for perfect properties,,, the list is a mile long.

Houses with boarded up windows and doors, generally that have unique paint jobs that don't really blend with the original house color.

@Steve BabiakSorry to resurrect an old thread but...I'm needing some clarification.I talked to a wholesaler recently who has started using his non-profit company to purchase HUD properties during the initial 30 day offering window.  

I'm grabbing address of homes that fit the abandoned/motivated seller stereotype- overgrown grass, mail piles, boarded windows, Eviction/Forclosure/Winterization Stickers (usually visible from street on Door or front window) Lock boxes on Door handles Good luck!

As pointed out, credit inquiries within the application window are of no real concern.

I put a sign in the window and parked it close to one of the High Schools near a busy intersection.

Ex:Bedroom:Remove carpet, tack strips, and fasteners, and dispose.Remove padding and any glue residue and dispose.Remove existing doors, hinges, strikes and locksets. locksets and hinges to be reused, dispose of doors.Remove existing light fixtures, outlets and switches and dispose.Patch all wall/ceiling dings, dents and imperfections.Sand patches, prime one coat and paint two coats on all walls.Sand patches, prime one coat and paint two coats on ceilings.Prep, prime and 2 coats paint all window jambs, sills and trim.Prep, prime and 2 coats paint all door jambs, and trim.Prep, prime and 2 coats paint base moulding.Furnish, paint and install interior, H.C. doors at closet and bed to hallway.