I could go into a long explanation of why, but I'll give you the 30,000 foot view of it...and keep it simple.  

It's not a bad house at all.. it's a 3 br 2 bath 1500 sq foot home that was built in 1983.

The plan is to have her out for only a month, only do whats necessary and use inexpensive materials like vinyl flooring, stock cabinets which there is only about 10 linear feet of so less than $1000.  

I'm finding that linear markets like Kansas City have scant inventory on B props, Chicago's increasing tax problems are a mounting concern considering years of mismanagement of that city, Jacksonville turnkey I don't get warm fuzzies esp. some of the more reputable turnkey firms there, Ohio markets I'm also not seeing compelling economic evidence that won't be dislodged by a market pullback, Texas, Ariz, Seattle, Atlanta--all these markets are narrow unless you're an insider, and even though I'm relatively long-term (15-20 years), to invest at what seems like the top of an asset class seems imprudent given a 10-15% correction. 

If yes, maybe you can save some money.If I'm doing math right, it looks like Home Depot typically charges 10 - 12 bucks a square foot for the measure/fab/install.  

The permits vary in length and complexity depending on the amount of linear foot of waterway being impacted, quality of existing waterway etc.  

Hey BP Fam, I am a new investor in Houston, TX, looking to get started on the right foot. 

The weight will be less and the foot print will be smaller.

The property consists of a tiny, maybe 350 square foot, 1/1 house and a duplex.

If my assumption is right, you're charging $29, $17.15, and $62.85 per square foot per year for the three spaces.You're charging $30 a square foot for the 800sf space.