Once done it should be worth at least $120k but im hoping for $140kmy first price quotes for the demo were $13k, $11k, $9800, and $4200 ( a contractor i used prior)the demo is done now ( took 3 days down to joints)My quotes for remodel were $110k, $80k ( i would still have to provided appliances, granite, cabinets, all bathroom supplies), $35k labor only( i buy all materials)I'm going to go with the $35k labor and contractor said materials should be more than $20k so total including demo should be 60k, but gonna have a 10k fluff space.purchase plus closing fees: $9800Renovations plus demo: estimated $60k-plumbing-electrical-hvac-drywall and stods-roof repairso im looking around 70k plus inspection fees ( plan on refi after 6 months to cashout)wondering how much i could rent for in the area?????

We have a rental that needed the carpet removed. We are replacing it with vinyl planks. What we found out is that they gouge you for the matching stair trim . Are any of you dealing with this issue and how did you sol...

Material costs, labor costs, demolition costs are all factored into what an Ins co. will value a property at. 

I deduct price of new blinds (materials and labor) from deposit.

If they are material/significant, ask again and let the agent know that an offer will be made as soon as you have those details.

Your post reads like you should spend some quality time going thru some learning materials and asking questions to those on the site that are both experienced and receptive. 

He wants to buy materials I ask for the amount and tell him you can pay Home Depot directly or whoever at least get a list of materials and I would pre-pay for the permit but that is all.

I've listened, read and debated a lot of material about using retirements funds in a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate.

Mobile Home Park Academy - See above (They are no longer offering the academy boot camp, but now have a program that offers materials -- I heard it is good, but expensive)

They all want your insurance estimate so they can squeeze more money out of the insurer while giving you the lowest quality/cost replacement materials.