Somewhere on the forums someone suggested looking at the major components of a property such as roof, appliances etc.  

The property was a complete gut rehab, including tearing off the roof, so there was a lot of work to be done.

Just be careful if there is a lot of snow on the ground you may not be able to see the condition of the roof.

Some of the best tenants just simply appreciate a roof over their head.

I can refer you to my contractor that is just finishing up a complete house rehab (everything - electrical, plumbing, roofing) for me this week.

Exterior updates as needed - vinyl replacement windows, new roof and exterior paint.

I am doing one locally for a Victorian attic, and it had a lot of complicated lines due to the roof structure that took a bit to get right.

Buyers should lower their offer to account for expensive repairs such as to the roof or boiler, says Jack McCabe, an independent housing analyst in Deerfield Beach, Fla.Investors should plan to own a home for at least 10 years and realize that they may shell out significant sums before seeing a return on the investment, says Mr.

A roof repair could cost you half of your annual profit.  

The main thing that gets destroyed with ICF is the roof unless you completely cover the home with ICF including the roof.