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How much would you pay for a fire damaged house?

Andrew S.
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Aspiring investor here. My goal is to buy my first BRRR within the next 3 years, investing long distance in the Midwest.

On Zillow I have seen some houses in decent areas with fire damage or needing structural work going for under $20k, a few for as little as $5k! That seems like a laughably low price.

Would you buy a house with fire damage?  How would I go about getting a ballpark estimate on a full gut and remodel before buying a property when I’m investing out of state?

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Eliott Elias
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Do not buy fire damaged properties without an expert looking at them. There are heavy rules and regulations when it comes to fire damage. Often times, tearing down is a better solution than remediation. 

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