People do get tested on this one, and the penalties are severe.Another is lead based paint disclosure.

I own a construction company and can't even do cleanup, landscape, paint, flooring and appliances for that.

Then go to as many REO properties as you can and practice your skill set.Here is some more info that should help you:Break up the home into sections - Kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, stucco, landscaping, plumbing (including fixtures), electrical (including fixtures), HVAC, interior doors, door casings/baseboards, windows/sliders/front door, roof, foundation, misc., and garage.Once you know what the common costs are for each area for a specific size home, you can see how easy it will become to walk in and walk out 15 minutes later with a rehab figure in your head.For instance, I know that a full gut and remodel including new toilet, new vanity, mirror, sink, glass door enclosure, stone/tile on shower walls, etc will run me $2500 per bathroom.

Complete kitchen, two complete baths plus a new one, move a staircase (a huge project by itself) and re-rock (tape and paint) half the house?

If you buy a house that needs only paint and carpet, you make those repairs, and then turn around and ask for a new appraisal, the lender is going to look at the appraisal more skeptically.

We are getting ready to paint the exterior.We also had a little bit of an issue with a fire.

Is it as simple as filling the crack, filing it down, and then painting over it later?

Do any of you other Flippers / Rehabbers have a go to Greenish color? I have a few Browns that seem to really be liked by buyers but Green has been kind of a tough one to find that many people like..

Could use a deep cleaning and some minor repairs (new front door, fix soffit, paint, carpeting & damp in one corner of basement).So, how should I counter?

Plaster on lathe walls are covered in soot. what is the best course of action demolish and replace or clean walls and paint?