The houses I'm looking at look like cosmetic fixers....paint, new cabinets, landscaping, etc.

Has anyone ever painted/ tar coated a roof?

Provide the lender/realtor with anything that paints the subject property in a poor(er) light.

One nice suprise I had on the latest HUD home was that the Lead report included a lot of exposed/flaking lead paint on the soffit and fasica and HUD paid 2K to have it all scrapped and primed.

I may be a bit conservative on the repair costs, however this particular property needs some mold remediation (basement), kitchen and bath updates and standard paint/carpet.

These factors can paint a picture as to the strength/weakness in a specific market.PS Jeff - How is the market these days in Lehigh Acres?

Does the paint have to be removed completely or can it be covered or painted over.

Must be that paint covered, lumber carrying look I've taken on for the last two months...lol.So I'm gonna spend some time just hanging out with my family...take it easy for a bit....while I shop for the next project.

If they find the dreaded paint chips or flaking paint, it can push you back a week or two for testing.I personally prefer the tenants that Section 8 pays all their rent.

They kept "picking" people at random from the group, ok I gotta paint this picture for you - the people who answered the ad to work in real estate (like me) were wearing one of those sticky name tags you buy for $5 at Staples, the "PROFESSIONALs" were wearing Nouveau Riche gold name tags.