I'm also in Washington State - out near Olympia (in Montesano)Let us know how we can help you out, and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you are knowledgeable about, or other topics that interest you (like wholesale, Washington, Rehab, etc ) so you'll be notified that those words were mentioned in the forums and can jump into those conversations!

Here is an example; The Heer's building here in Springfield was a department store for over 80 years on the square, 10 or 12 stories, it was being developed into loft apartments by one of the state's lager developers.

Anybody use the square footage x $7-$10 range for estimating updating/repair cost?

Unlike you, though, I only made it as far as Washington.

You need a special square tool to get them out.

I'm located in the Seattle area (well, a couple hours away, but still in Washington!)

How much extra do I factor for the addition square footage?

I can believe that because of the area there are always distressed props there.2. couple from Mid west did not know anything about real estate and were learning how much to pay for a square on a roof replace. and all other sorts of minute details to rehab..

So on a property, I would have to invest about $113K in this case w/ a loan for about $225K on a $340K purchase, to get the same $17K cash flow (approximately.)

@Ned Carey   State of Washington is the same way you must bring all tax's current to record a deed.It really fubars some pre foreclosure folks thinking they are going to get a poor home owner to sign over their home for 500 bucks..