Basically a large hole in the ground to contain the water so that is drains out slowly under ground via a drainage field, rather than sitting on top of the ground making mud.Another option might be a cistern to gather and use the rainwater in your house, rather than city water.You would have to take steps to keep it free of mosquitoes and debris, and filter it going in and maybe coming into your house for drinking (ultraviolet light system).

I think you should just stick with neutral/light colors like beige, baby blue and off-white.

You can see the lights go on when you explain why they arent getting ahead finacially and why they have trouble with customers.

My ultimate Goal is to design homes with developers with the Audio Video and lighting technology built into the homes as they are built.

Could someone shed a little light on this and possibly tell me a better way to use public records to find judgements or liens?

The kitchen lighting isn't looking abundant.Is there a reason that the ceiling fan in the office is so off-center to the room?

Advice worth its weight in gold there, thank you. ;)

Place is a 3/1.5 built in the early 1900's. has updated funace, hot water heater, 100amp panel (looks like a small bit of knob and tube was left in), new carpet downstair.Roof needs to be looked at since their was a leak (seller said it was fixed but I don't think I trust his maintnace guys), some small issues with brickwork I will be getting a estimate on later in the week. figure about $1500 for roof work and flashing fix and another $1500 for the brick work (mostly some re pointing a small area and a couple little things)Now the place needs:New kitchen(small)- tile floor (have the 18'x18' travertine that IO got for a steal), cabinets, countertop, appliances, lights ($6K)New half bath-tile floor, vanity, toilet, lights ($1500)Back stairs re done ($1K~1500)Open stairs to attic and turn in to hatchway and use floor space for closets ($1K~1500)Sub floor repair upstairs (stiffen a bit and fix 1 hole) ($750) Carpet Upstairs (700 sqft) ($1K)Upstairs Bathroom- Tile floor, Tile tub srround, build in tub since it is a corner tub now, toilet, sink, ect ($3K)Paint and some drywall/plaster repair ($4K)Fix 3'x8' second floor deck off Master BR-railing and some clean up ($500)Fence backyard and some landscaping ($3K)Misc $2Kcall it about $27K in rehab to make it nice and well in the top of the comps.I could also do less but was looking at making it shine and moving it quick.I figure I have to get into it at low 60's, Owner owns free and clear.

But remember, they want to manage apartments for you and will present everything in the best light for THEM.Maybe you should talk with a few apartment owners in your market and hear what they have to say...

(Units rehabbed) Be more specific as to how much work each unit would need.100k into 16 units is 6,250 a unit.This is a very light estimate depending on what work is needed and level of finish to rent the expected units.I would assume by them being mansions as stated renters would expect nicer finishes and amenities which would increase rehab cost.Are the windows for this building a standard size??