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The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs

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How much does it really cost to flip a house? In this new second edition, get all the updated costs, upgrade details, and associated values when it comes to estimating your next renovation!
  • 17 January 2019
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How much does it really cost to flip a house? In this new second edition, get all the updated costs, upgrade details, and associated values when it comes to estimating your next renovation!

Determine how to accurately estimate all the costs you are likely to face during renovation—and get all of your rehab questions answered in a single place! In The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, expert real estate investor and fix-and-flipper J Scott reveals the tried-and-tested steps of his professional framework and his methodology for precisely evaluating renovation costs from hundreds of his own successful rehab projects. Learn every detailed tip, trick, and tactic you need to accurately budget any house flipping project or investment property renovation.

You don't need to be a contractor to flip houses, but you do need to know the fundamentals of budgeting and pricing your renovation—including everything from cosmetic renovations to complex installations and upgrades. Whether you are preparing to walk through your very first rehab project or you’re an experienced home flipper, this handbook will be your guide to identifying renovation projects, creating a scope of work, and staying on budget to ensure a timely profit!

Inside, you will learn how to:

  • Inspect every aspect of a property to create your renovation scope
  • Decide which upgrade options provide the biggest bang for your buck
  • Identify the 150+ most common renovations you'll likely encounter
  • Recognize big problems (like mold and termites!) and quickly fix them
  • Assign accurate prices to every rehab task to build a detailed budget
  • Determine which contractors are best for certain repairs or projects
  • Break down the top 25 basic components of a renovation
  • And so much more!
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    Price: $24.99
    Pages: 195
    Publisher: BiggerPockets Publishing
    Imprint: BiggerPockets
    Series: Fix-and-Flip
    Publication Date: 17 January 2019
    Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
    ISBN: 9781947200128
    Format: Paperback
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    SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

    How To Use This Book

    Factors That Impact Rehab Costs

    Methods of Estimation

    SECTION 2: THE FRAMEWORK

    The 25 Renovation Components

    Format of Discussion

    A Word About Cost Estimates

    SECTION 3: THE COMPONENTS

    Component #1: Roof

    Component #2: Gutters/Soffit/Fascia

    Component #3: Siding

    Component #4: Exterior Painting

    Component #5: Decks/Porches

    Component #6: Concrete

    Component #7: Garage

    Component #8: Landscaping

    Component #9: Septic System

    Component #10: Foundation

    Component #11: Demo

    Component #12: Plumbing

    Component #13: Electrical

    Component #14: HVAC

    Component #15: Framing

    Component #16: Insulation

    Component #17: Sheetrock

    Component #18: Carpentry (Doors, Window, Trim)

    Component #19: Interior Painting

    Component #20: Cabinets/Countertops

    Component #21: Flooring

    Component #22: Permits

    Component #23: Mold

    Component #24: Termites

    Component #25: Miscellaneous

    SECTION 4: PUT IT ALL TOGETHER