Let me see if I can clean this up. 

Hi Tom.. search BP forum and you'll find in depth answers, but on avg it is (assuming up to 1500 sq ft)$35/ft (DIY and buying materials on discount)$50/ft (hiring out most stuff, medium grade finish)$75/ft (high end finishes; hiring all work out)Exterior.. if brick.. powerwash and repoint.. look around online/in neighborhoods (esp when it warms up)..

Once there is a leak and the EPA is involved your property can become worthless or even worse a clean up cost nightmare.

you agree to provide a safe, clean and comfortable place for him to live. 

Have you accounted for everything: vacancy, accounting, advertising, cleaning, insurance, lawn, snow, legal fees, maintenance, repairs, cap expenses, utilities, taxes? 

If she can't qualify because of poor credit, then she needs to clean that up first, then go from there.Does CA has a first time home buyer grants?

@Rolanda Eldridge,Something to watch out for ...Clean frequently under those magnetic signs.

I like the added income stream,  tax credits for solar, depreciation, and the clean energy renovation to the buildings.

If it is for someone else, a clean wholesale transaction would work nicely.

The first thing you want to do with a vacant house is clean it.