Even 5 minutes is worth hundreds of $$ to him in terms of time. 

Metal roof is cheaper on insurance by coupla hundred bucks a year. 

Have bought hundreds of homes.  

. $15.00 per closetLight fixtures – glass cleaned and bulbs replaced $15.00 per fixture /$1.00 per bulbCeiling fan, blades- clean top & bottom, motor housing dust free $30.00 -$50.00Vacuum – per room (carpet is shampooed by management after move out at no charge) $15.00Carpet- burns, stains, soil as per estimate / replacementBaseboards – dust, wipe off, vacuum per room $15.00 per roomA/C vent cover – vacuum, dust $15.00Windows – Glass, tracks, clean and dust free $20.00 per windowTo remove window pane, slide pane to center of track- grasp each side, gently lift up and pull forward to remove, clean, replace in correct order.Window- Glass replacement $35.00 per windowScreens replacement- $25.00 per window -$40.00 per patio door $25.00- $40.00Mini-blinds replacement $20.00 per windowPatio door – Glass, clean both sides, track vacuumed, wiped clean $35.00Patio blind replacement $50.00 per windowOutdoor patio globe- clean $15.00Sweep off patio and railings $15.00Bathroom exhausts fan/vent cover, clean, dust free $15.00Bathtub, clean tub and tile surround $25.00 – $60.00Bath sink, vanity/countertop, clean $20.00Bath – medicine cabinet, clean inside, mirrors, light guard $20.00 minBathroom floor & wall tile – wash, clean tile $20.00 minTowel bar replacement $18.00 minToilet tissue spindle replacement $5.00Toilet – clean inside bowl and outside $20.00 minToilet seat replacement $20.00Kitchen cabinets – wipe off grease; remove shelf paper, empty out $20.00 minKitchen-sink, countertop, wipe off, clean garbage disposal ring $20.00 minDishwasher – clean, remove any food particles from inside $20.00 minVent hood – wipe off grease, clean filter, clean light guard, top/underside $20.00 minStove/ Oven- wipe off exterior, clean under drip pans, clean oven/racks $25.00 min to $125.00Drip pans – clean (replacement cost is $7.50 each) $30.00 maxBroiler pan replacement $20.00Refrigerator/ Freezer-wash off exterior, top, seals, inside, crispers $20.00 min to $75.00Walls / Woodwork – remove nails, screws $15.00 minWallpaper boarders-removal per room $50.00 minNicotine – stained walls/ woodwork that require cleaning (see below explanation) $25.00 per hour min.The cost to prep the unit for painting requires the walls and woodwork to be washed clean from the smoke odor/ and nicotine stained damage.GaragesGarages should be swept clean and all debris removed.Floors should be clean and free of oil and fluids. $25.00 minABANDONED PROPERTY REMOVAL DISPOSAL CHARGESKitchen table $20.00, Kitchen chairs $10.00 each, Upholstered chairs $20.00 each, Sofa/ Couch $35.00- $50.00, Hide abed $45.00, Mattress $20.00, Box Spring $20.00, Dressers $40.00,shelves, entertainment centers, bookcases, end tables, coffee tables, $15.00 - $50.00 each.Computers, Monitors $15.00 each, Televisions & Stereo Equipment $25.00 - $50.00 per item.

Each Habitat Affiliate operates a little differently but let me share my experiences from working with our local affiliates. 1-Land Donation-Land to build on might be acquired by donation from individuals, local city/county or might be bought on the open market.Each local Habitat’s family selection committee selects homeowners based on three criteria: The applicant’s level of need, their willingness to partner with Habitat, their ability to repay a mortgage through an affordable payment plan.As part of their willingness to partner, Habitat’s home buyers invest hundreds of hours of their own sweat equity working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners.2-Habitat Housing tends to be seen as a stabilizing force in the community.

I always knew when there was a real estate investment roadshow in town because I would have people calling the next day offering me the opportunity to right hundreds of lowball, no interest, no money down, no credit, seller carryback offers for someone I had never done any business with.

It knocked down the rates by a couple hundred a year.  

I knew the cabinets were nasty and wanted to gut the kitchen anyway, so I went ahead.

Also have you had issues with doors and cabinets? 

Go to Open Houses and check out the size of the house, size of the lot, finishes (cabinets, countertops, appliances, etc.)