can anyone give me a good point of reference, or program that I can use to get a accurate estimate of the parts & Labor for a program like this.

Commonly insured by FHA, it involves no monthly payment and the deferred interest accrues to the balance.

There are alot of first time buyers programs that have this in it.Good Luck,Scott

Wish the realtor wasn't involved, and I could talk directly to the seller.On another subject, I hear about people doing lots of deals, I have been "looking" for several months and have only done one deal(I purchased and rented out a Fannie Mae 1br).

I could place you an option arm program which will give you a short relief from your mortgage.

Maybe you can get involved in one?

Everyting I have ever seen involves location and market. below are a few good links for costs vs recoup value of the major components that are typically replaced/remodelled.http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.NSF/files/Cost_vs_Value06.pdf/$FILE/Cost_vs_Value06.pdfhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/27/real_estate/buying_selling/remodeling_returns/index.htm

What type of investing have you been involved in this year?

Also, it's good to watch out for the clause involving what happens in case of a "sale" - sometimes they will want you to list the property with them if deciding to sell and still in a lease agreement.

Hey guys, I have just completed a marketing program targeting the pre-foreclosure market in the NY Metropolitan area (NYC, BK, BX, Queens and Long Island).