If the report provided by the state says it’s in the trim, doors, windows, walls, etc, then definitely expect upwards of a $60k project.

There’s a 2bd/1ba home for $88,000 in south Texas for sale, but it doesn’t have central A/C but it is FULLY remodeled new flooring windows paint & appliances .

There’s a 2bd/1ba home for $88,000 in south Texas for sale, but it doesn’t have central A/C but it is FULLY remodeled new flooring windows paint & appliances .

Some areas you just have  to have no peeling chipping paint (interior or exterior), no painted friction surfaces(stairs windows). 

I also replaced windows and carpet.

I also replaced windows and carpet.

Central HVAC units do not count as appliances, only window units.

I passes on a duplex after seeing one tenant blast the heater with all the windows open. 

I also thought it'd be good to get first-hand experience of how much effort certain things were to do.I've already done a few things in the past like:- Tearing out carpet and replacing the entire floor with wood laminate- Painting an entire interior- Painting kitchen cabinets- Resurfacing a laminate countertop with concrete- Replaced a toiletI'd like to learn a bit more, like:- laying tile- replacing a window- replacing a light fixture / switch- potentially retiling a portion of a roofWhile I don't see myself doing all these things for future investments, I think that having a good understanding of what it takes to do each one gives me good leverage and experience when negotiating with contractors.

I found two properties that had windows boarded up and that were neglected, how can I find the owners information to make a deal?