I've never rehabbed before.Current conditions:* Carpeted living room (stained), stairs, and upstairs hall/bedrooms (cleanable carpet except LR)* mild water damage to floor in kitchen - about 3-4 sq ft visible damage in wood kitchen floor.* Old cabinets surrounding relatively new white fridge, dishwasher, stove.* fireplace with black metal flashing/backstop* downstairs half bath with old sink/lights/weird rattan wall decor (not in the tropics!)

Depending on how long ago the floors were finished, repairing and refinishing an area of a floor damaged, they may not be able to match the stain / finish.

If you think the cleanup costs will be higher as a result, such as to remove smells/stains, you could tell them.I had tenants a few years back that were incredibly dirty.

Packaging waste other than cardboard is also a tough waste stream to manage.Post 58 - railing stainthe painters are back to stain the oak railings in the second house.

Lighten up with art- If you want keep the wooden color for a rustic room, but don't want the space to feel too dark or dated, use your accessories wisely: A small gallery wall and a large, show-stopping mirror can gladly take the attention away from the deeply stained wood.4.

Things I have come across that can lead to saving money, time, and headaches:-Smoke detectors with long-lasting battery-Low-pile and stain resistant carpet-Heavy-duty tile w/ lifetime guarantee -Long-lasting light fixtures and bulbs-High-gloss paint (easier to remove stains)I am curious to hear others weigh in on these practices and provide others.

We view this property as an ideal first home for a young family with one or two children.Comparable properties in the neighborhood range from $120k-$150K in 2010/2011 to $130K-$165K, and averaged $88/SqFt per sold home over that period.Needs: 1.New Roof - $7000-$10,0002.New Windows - $4000-$60003.Kitchen/Wall Removal (bigger eat-in kitchen) - $6000-$10,0004.Upstairs Bathroom (gut/replace) - $2500-$40005.Update Electrical - $1000-$30006.Patch/Paint Throughout - $1000-$25007.Update Front Porch (Curb Appeal) - $1000-$20008.Floors (Sand/Stain Downstairs) - $1000-$15009.Floors (Replace Upstairs) - $1500-$2500Addition: (6’x15’ Mudroom/Laundry/Half Bath off rear of house) This addition would help attract absolute top dollar by providing space for a first floor laundry room, an additional first floor half bath, and mudroom at rear entrance from garage.

Remember you can buy a pet urine stain light that shows location of stains. 

Her old shutters are white, yet rusted very badly with brown rust stains over them.

Kitchen cabinets are pretty gross... a lot of stains, dust, dead bugs... property manager recommends demolishing and completely replacing due to sanitary reasons... is that really necessary?