This includes bring the electrical up to code by installing GFCI plugs where needed, replace the fuses with circuit breakers, remove ivy, remove a chimney thats coming apart and replace the less than 3 year old HWT (moving them to the back house basement) and install new direct vent units in the front house, remove a small amount of mold from the back house, replace some composite siding boards that are broken, a few grand for new gutters (very conservative), fix a bay window sill , install 1 set of inside railings, and secure 1 loose porch (owners unit) , but Ive padded this list to 30k just in case because it really is a fair amount.The cost to get the interest rate down to 2% is 8k out of my pocket and 20k seller concession rolled into the loan. 

I made a cash offer with a 14 day close, and a 7 day inspection contingency window.

I think there might be a 6-month window within which you must refinance.

Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $10,000 Single Family Half Duplex property which required mostly a thorough clean-out, roof repairs and some window replacements.

I have a PM that’s on salary (~41k) 1 hourly guy that’s a laborer 13/hr we trained him up from only being able to sweep floors to now doing our carpentry and window installs1 hourly guy that’s highly skilled at 17/hr he can do almost anything.

I know someone who replaced a picture window in a house without a permit. 

He made it super nice, replaced all the windows (shot out), and rented it out.

While those resources are great, an even better approach is having someone physically be at your job site showing you the best way they have found to do a specific task like: cabinets, baseboard, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical...

Extensive termite damage, framing, windows, all major systems, roof, appliances, baths etc. 1200/ft and will run about $80k and that is self managed - not paying for someone else to manage that for you.  

P.S- One thing I've learned is that its very imporant to make sure major mechanicals, roof, foundation, windows are all in good shape since these are more of the costly repairs.