11. Use a small paint sprayer to spray all the trim color first.
12. Mask off the trim by using a masking machine. They cost about $5. Taping off the trim takes a while, but this machine applies the tape to the paper and saves a lot of time.
13. Spray the paint using an airless sprayer. Investment cost is less than $300 and will last through many projects. In an average size house in about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours per coat. One coat usually works, but don’t judge the job until it is dry to the touch. As it is drying the job looks worse and worse, so be patient. If it needs another coat after it is dry to the touch, spray the second coat pattern opposite the direction of the first coat.
14. Unmask it the next day. You don’t want to leave the tape on too long, because it can be hard to get off and it can cost a lot more of your time. When you buy paint, don’t get stupid with the colors, go neutral. The walls and ceilings should be flat antique white. Today’s flat paints are very washable. and the light colors make the room look bigger and brighter.
15. If you are keeping the windows, scrape the paint off the glass. But if we need to replace them, the best way is to use a pocket replacement window. They are inexpensive and easy to install. You can replace a window in about 15 minutes. Most sizes will need to be custom ordered, and will average at about $100.00 to $125.00. When we are at stores like Home Depot, or Lowe’s you can pick up an order form that will explain how to measure for size. So decide early on if we are keeping the windows because it takes a couple weeks for them to come in. All you have to do is remove all the window stops guides and windows from the existing frame, but leave the outside stops in. Clean up the opening, and put a bead of caulk on the inside edge of the stop. Set the bottom of the new pocket window into the opening and tip the window into place against the stop. Square the window, put in the 4 anchoring screws, and install the interior stop. we will have to touch-up the paint, but since you used flat paint,we can use a disposable foam brush and the touch-up job will look great.
16. Put up all the new light fixtures. Lighting is very inexpensive relative to the aesthetic beauty they provide. No matter whether the home is a Victorian or a basic ranch, there are great looking fixtures available at a low price at one of your local super stores.
17. Put down the flooring in the kitchen and bath. After that install any bath fixtures and kitchen cabinetry, if needed. Remember, if it’s borderline, replace it. There should be plenty of profit to do the job right. If it’s a close call, don’t buy the property in the first place.
18. Have your carpeting installed. we need to use a neutral color here also. A light beige or tan plush or possibly a soft Berber makes the rooms look larger and adds a warm inviting feeling. Buy carpeting at Home Depot and have them cut it to the sizes provided by your installer. Hiring an installer on your own is far less expensive than using the store’s installer.
19. Get the roof replaced, if necessary. This will likely be the first permit that gets pulled if we don’t follow the process of rehabbing. When the roofer is done it is time to do the siding if needed. You need to decide if you want to paint or re-side. Putting up vinyl siding is very easy and very cheap.
20. Get the yard spruced up with some plants and flowers and start marketing it.
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Rehab-a-Property-in-the-Proper-Order
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