I would try some research , maybe try to find a contact for the other developers that had in mind to do something in that neck of the woods and see if you can't get some insight about getting utilities there for a major development like water, gas, electricity and sewer.

I have a property on the Oregon Coast that I need to replace some electric baseboard heaters.

I would never suggest doing it under hardwood but the system I use is electric and all of my projects have had positive feed back as you can adjust the temp. and choose what time the floors are heated.

However, the only thing that bugs me is, that this is preying on the innocents and those who are not really familiar with that particular market.

Since getting my iPhone I've had text messaging and rarely use it, except when my friends are looking to bug me, lol.

It sounds like that's about where you are, with your "15% markup".Other stuff is where it starts to get expensive -- cabinets, doors, windows, roof, mechanicals, plumbing, electric, landscaping, etc.

Then go to as many REO properties as you can and practice your skill set.Here is some more info that should help you:Break up the home into sections - Kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, stucco, landscaping, plumbing (including fixtures), electrical (including fixtures), HVAC, interior doors, door casings/baseboards, windows/sliders/front door, roof, foundation, misc., and garage.Once you know what the common costs are for each area for a specific size home, you can see how easy it will become to walk in and walk out 15 minutes later with a rehab figure in your head.For instance, I know that a full gut and remodel including new toilet, new vanity, mirror, sink, glass door enclosure, stone/tile on shower walls, etc will run me $2500 per bathroom.

I'm open to ideas where I can buy materials more cheaply than Home Despot.I'll have someone else make and install the new staircase, help with electricity and my HVAC guy will install air.

.$4,140 Late fees/Application fees$204,240 Effective Gross Rent-$2,424 Administrative-$1,850 Marketing-$9,000 Manager Salary-$16,900 Maintenance Salary-$1,166 Workman's Comp-$2,331 Payroll taxes-$18,914 Repair and Make ready-$1,200 Service contracts-$11,400 Management Fee-$540 Pest control-$780 Electric (common areas and office)-$3,060 Trash-$19,020 Water and sewer-$10,316 Insurance-$23,211 Property Taxes-$122,112 Total operating expenses$75,803 NOII do not have a 9-5 job.

What if you only have one electric or water bill or something?