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~ $20 per sq ft
• Property is habitable
• Cosmetic updates only
• Paint
• Flooring
• Fixtures
• Minor landscaping
• No roof, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical replacement
• No permits typically requiredUse case: Light flip, rental turn, quick refinance
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~ $25 per sq ft
• Property is habitable but dated
• Kitchen remodel
• Bathroom remodel
• Window replacement
• Minor HVAC/plumbing/electrical updates
• No full system replacements
• No structural workUse case: Strong BRRRR candidate, solid value-add
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~ $30 per sq ft
• Major systems failing
• Full roof replacement
• Full HVAC replacement
• Repipe plumbing
• Subfloor / drywall replacement
• Full kitchen + bath rebuilds
• Multiple permits required
• Structure still viableUse case: Heavy rehab, high margin if bought right
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~ $40 per sq ft
• Not legally habitable
• Condemned
• Fire or flood damage
• Structural failure
• No CO
• Utilities off
• Environmental hazards
• Severe vandalismIncludes:
• Structural reconstruction
• Full mechanical replacement
• Remediation
• Exterior envelope rebuild
• Engineering reportsUse case: Deep discount acquisition only

