Immediate Changes To Make In Your REO's!

By Gavin J. King

Taking the first step, they say, is always the heaviest. Once off the ground however, the progress should be rapid and well planned. In the home rehabbing business, this seems to be common difficulty. Many times the most glaring issue that is wrong with a home is not easily discovered. Rehabbing houses could be a headache if you don't know where to start. To assist you in discovering your best plan of attack I have included a brief list of typical issues you may want to address first.

The first thing you need to take care of is not always the most obvious. Finding a good place to start will help you keep your rehab project proceeding in the right direction. To save you from all that stress, here's a lose list of what repairs you must do first when rehabbing houses.

Now you can start the demo. This is the phase that you remove all the old, antiquated parts or materials in the home. This can be as extensive as removing a wall or completely gutting a kitchen. This can be as simple as carpets and padding to removing lathe and plaster.

Now, it is time for the demolition. This is the stage where you clean the property. This can be as extensive as removing a wall or completely gutting a kitchen. This can be as simple as carpets and padding to removing lathe and plaster. You may even want to update the furnace or air conditioner. If these are still working, you can sell them to surplus shops or neighbors. The money can always go toward something in your own project. If the old paint needs to be scraped, then it will go as well.

Major repairs come next. Always plan on operating on a smaller budget than what you anticipate at first. That means you must prioritize repairs that will eat up most of your money. Anything structural must be taken care of first and by a licensed professional. After that you focus on the obvious cosmetic repairs. Structural repairs can be anything that is directly tied to the structure or support of the home and doesn't necessarily remain visible after completion.

The HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) will be carried out next. Plumbing and electrical systems must be updated if necessary. Completing your finish work is where you want to end up the process. Cosmetic changes may include updating light fixtures, new mop boards and any repainting that needs to be done. - 23199

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