I didn't feel comfortable using the per square foot method of determining the value.Also the rehab was looking much more extensive than expected.

It's really liberating once one foot falls in front of the other and progress starts happening!

@Jon Klaus - we are building higher end homes for between $85-$95/sq. foot and we generally build 2800-3800 sq. foot floor plans on our infill lots.

I've only used a sharkbite fitting twice and I've used PEX many many times.Also, for anyone doing PEX, you can buy the pipe in the roll in 100 foot lengths.

My rehab plan is to buy at around $48-50 per sq foot in a newer part of town - 1990's construction, then depending on the quality of the house, ready to move in comps are asking $73-83/ft.

Our job as owners is to put our foot down and say "no more" and then be ready to end the relationship if they choose to do their own thing.

One time the road would of been in 20 foot of fill.

The question is a little broad, but I think I would start with comparing price per square foot with current sales, listings, and pending houses in the area.

In case you are still interested, I wouldn't touch Trona with a 10 foot pole, make that 10 mile pole...

The seller is requiring a sales contract before I can step foot on the property.