A good GC should have a preferred network of sub contractors(Painters, flooring guys, plumbers, electricians, etc), so this would eliminate the search for specialty subcontractors.Finding a good lender and building a good relationship is very important as well.

I'm thinking I should be able to get it done for 20-25kNeeds sheet rock, some insulation, plumbing, all Appliances and cabinets, im thinking laminate flooring. 8 new windows.

Capex is "below the line" and not used to calculate net operating income (NOI).So, patching a floor is a maintenance expense and above the line (included in the valuation).

HE ADVISED THE WORK THAT HE HAS DONE ON THE HOUSE (NEW ROOF IN 2011, HARDWOOD FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR, NEW HOT WATER TANK, REDONE A BATHROOM).

The only other pertinent info i have from them is that the capital improvements are as follows:Six 3-bd units have gotten kitchen and bathroom updatesAll units have been repainted and floors refinishedNew boiler in 2005600 amp electric"Some" copper risers replaced in 2015New HW 97-gallon tank in 2014So what do you think?

There are two units on each floor that are approx. 525 sq ft. 

The only thing we had to do was paint, replace some drywall, lay down some laminate flooring and add new appliances.

Make sure you've looked at and understand the condition of certain critical parts of the home i.e. roof, windows, flooring, etc.

Yesterday one closed for $635,000 on the lowest floor without a view at all, it had a modest 250 sq ft terrace that only the bottom floor units have.

It's impossible to "guesstimate" an install cost without a detailed information, such as:• what is this porch supporting (I.e. second level, second floor deck etc.)• footings: are they needed?