The pricing is outdated, but it will give you a general understanding of how to estimate the major repair categories.Otherwise, this question get's asked ALOT, so I have created boilerplate list of the process of how you can learn to estimate costs.

I'm looking for a place with a strong community vibe, a progressive atmosphere, diverse population (especially 25-35 crowd), and access to tech/startup meetups and co-working spaces.My key challenges/questions for this community:Budget & Pet-Friendly: Finding 1BRs under $1000 that are genuinely pet-friendly (dog, no breed restrictions ideally) is tough.

There's smaller down payments and hopefully the numbers can make some sense that way and it's a more accessible entry point!

Sometimes, a few small upgrades are enough to freshen it up without doing a full remodel.Here are 6 smart, budget-friendly tips:1️⃣ Add Shelves:Extra shelving gives tenants more storage and makes even small bathrooms feel more spacious.

You can do this by adding “and/or assigns” next to your name on the contract.

You'd have access to a 0% down VA loan and if you upgrade your house over time, you could exclude up to $250k of gain if single and $500k if married for your primary residence. 

Funds will be used to support small business growth, housing improvements, arts, culture, and infrastructure enhancements—with dedicated planning guided by a Local Planning Committee (binghamton-ny.gov).2.

Have you gotten into how to quickly access if a property is a good buy or how to underwrite a property?

I guess this could be a case to hire, as well. 

For our purposes as note investors, appraisals are less common due to cost and access issues.