Apparently they also install a drip water system so you basically have very little maintenance/gardening expenses on top of the water savings.I guess as a landlord it would be a no brainer to increase cash flow, with zero expenditure.However if you were to sell the property at a later time, do you think it would decrease it's appeal to buyers?

They were around $260 I think at The Home Depot.

Price is just as bad as new units.I buy pretty much from home depot.

Now Wayne that makes sense they keep their prices high they use a credit below the line to entice people and then they try to make it up on the reserve on the by rate of the mortgage versus the sell rate By the way I'm moving from Palm Beach Gardens to South Carolina

Do specialty stores usually have the lowest prices or are you able to get more for your money at big retailers such as Home Depot and Lowes?

(If you don't know any liscensed contractor ask the lender if they have a list of contractors that have done 203k streamline work in the past.1a) Get a GC rather than a bunch of subs because the 203k funds will get chopped up into absolutely miniscule disbursements that will make it difficult to get what you need done)2) Have a fairly detailed scope of work prepared for each contractor and yourself and add/subtract items that may come up as issues when talking with each contractor2a) itemize your scope, per unit, exterior,bathrooms, kitchens, electric etc3) Do not waste precious streamline rehab dollars on appliances save that for Lowes'/Home Depot cards after closing4)Make your contractors bring a copy of their and insurance so as to not waste timeBonus points: If doing a home inspection see who is a HUD certified rehab consultant (these are the guys who do the big 203k's and hire one as a home inspector, I've found this to be useful for my client's who don't like to listen or who have no renovation experience) It kills two birds with one stone.5) Do the major stuff first, convert oil to gas, do a roof if it really questionable6)Be prepared to spend your own cash/ credit don't expect the streamline to do every single thing it is a very tight budget especially when addressing multi unit properties.7)know that your real budget is 30k as the last 5k is actually fees and a modest contingencyI could write more but this should get you started

But in a few weeks I will be having some really expensive days at Home Depot, so I figure I should get something better in place before then

I believe Home Depot or Lowes will install a new toilet for $125-$150.  

Office Depot/Max lets you send documents online and get prints quickly, either with pickup or delivery. 

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