For you, I think painting the paneling and keeping your trim is the cost effective way to go for a quick flip of such a big square footage.

On a 550k purchase w/ a 200k remodel, am I paying the down on 550k or 750k?

I recently evicted a tenant in Washington County, Maryland.

I originally decided to sell so I could move to Washington to be closer to my daughter who now lives in Canada.

Or do you have an account set up w/a local hardware store and he just picks up what he needs on that account?

Rich I have flown up and down the Pacific coastline several dozen times and can count on one hand the instances that the Oregon and Washington state coastlines were visible, i.e., not covered by clouds.I would definitely consider a summer home in this region, as the Pacific Northwest has some breathtaking days in the summer.

Washington state is has banned smoking in public places.

If cash, then cool....I can pair him w/ a local bank to bypass any seasoning issues.

The Property:Good:2,500 square feet.

They are (almost) square in shape.