Other options are to install a smaller capacity water heater.

When my other investor buddies tell me how expensive that is, it takes me 3 weeks and the threat of legal action to get my $1600 back.3) When I finally decide to just paint the property myself, I forgot to lay tarps/paper on the newly installed hardwood floors I just purchased.

This is what I have so far:Lets say I replace all of the rooms and living room w/ 10mm laminate from lowes at $1.79/SQFT at $0.99 install (I could do this myself or my wife could easily if we get a weekend during the rehab) Total = ~900*$2.78 = $2511Kitchen and baths w/ tile at about $2.40 and $0.80 install is what they quoted me for my porcelain wood tile my my house so Total = ~220-250 =  235*$3.10 = $730Floors Total = ~$3300 plus maybe $200 in prep?

Like it or not, I'm going to go out of my way to make the guy with tons of work happier than the guy that wants one window installed for $50 and never calls me again.If you can build that kind of relationship with a contractor, you won't have to worry about ever having the conversation again.

I had one month that was about 10k as 4 (yes 4) different HVACs failed/installed, a staircase rebuild, and plumbing issues.

Inspection was done Tuesday.We have sent an email, agreeing to make certain upgrades, but we are obviously not going to install new stairs.My questions are: Do you make it a point to attend inspections?

He just wants to replace with new: $300 + install fee.Is it worth getting a repairman in there to look at it or usually just replace.

Is it worth it to install granite, ss appliances, and the works, or just enough to make it inviting and liveable?

.)* Refaced kitchen cabinets and vanity; new counter tops, sinks and faucets ($5,000)* Ceramic tile in kitchen, bath and hallway ($1,000)* New carpet throughout ($3,000)For a total of $12,000.

I want to be able to get a 203k loan and do some of the work myself. work like flooring, tiling, painting, any finish carpentry, possibly drywall work, bathroom/kitchen cabinets, etc...These tasks do not require a license to perform.Is this something i will have to work out with the selected contractor?