Then those tiles can be removed (and should be numbered or otherwise marked for reinstallation) and that will free the tub lip from the rest of the tile & backer board.

@Houston Pitts We remove any/all carpet and replace with either durable vinyl, engineered hardwood or ceramic tile.

The resulting damage required repairs costing over $3,500.Sewer Line Replacement: During the shower remodel, broken tile pieces and debris from the GC’s work were found clogging the sewer line, necessitating a complete replacement at a cost of over $3,900.Additional Issues: Poor workmanship also led to defective toilet installation and a leaking kitchen sink, further increasing repair expenses.In total, the GC’s negligence has cost me over $10,000 in repairs and corrective work, in addition to the original rehabilitation costs.

Do you have any recommendations for a good tile person?

This will help you get a better idea of what tile, hardwood, carpet, plumbing fixtures and light fixtures costs for your rehabs.#4 Contact Local Contractors For PricingLabor pricing is a little harder to accurately predict, because contractors will all charge different prices and pricing can vary substantially from contractor-to-contractor.To familiarize yourself with labor pricing, you could pay a GC $200 to $300 to walk through a few properties and provide budget pricing for typical repairs.#5 Build Out Your Database in a Spreadsheet Once you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.#6 Practice, Practice, PracticeWalk through distressed fixer-upper properties (or find properties virtually online) and practice creating detailed scopes of work, quantifying repairs and estimating rehab costs for the projects.This will help you get acquainted with common rehab repairs, rehab costs & estimating terminology.#7 Get Your First Rehab Project!

Take STucco houses built in the last 20 years desert landscaping and weather Tile roofs and you have a pretty solid rental..

One of the biggest pitfalls is a contractor leaving your project to go work on another because your tile hasn't arrived or your windows are delayed by three months, etc.Good luck!

If they are putting kit showers in and you are tiling they showers, then you are over-improving the property for what the comps are selling for that means less profit. 

You have every right to expect all of your suppliers to continually earn your business.

Purchase price: $129,900 Investor Renovation Summary – 1748 Benning StreetExterior Improvements➤ New architectural shingle roof; porch painted gray➤ Painted posts/rails, new light fixtures & mailbox➤ Landscaping: mulch beds, timbers replaced, brick cleaned/repaired➤ Security bars/gates removed; exterior doors replaced with smart locksInterior Renovation➤ Full interior paint (gray walls), trim repair, paneling replaced➤ All blinds, window locks, and interior doors updated➤ New LED lighting, smoke & CO detectors, doorbell, HVAC ventsKitchen & Bath Updates➤ Cabinets painted/repaired; new counters, sink, vent hood➤ New stackable washer hookup & 220 outlet➤ Full bathroom remodel: tub, tile, vanity, toilet, exhaust fanMechanical & Final Touches➤ New HVAC system; attic ladder & drywall repairs➤ Water heater evaluated; deep clean completedStatus: Fully updated, turnkey-ready, ideal for rental or resale