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RoofEvery house has a roof. Every flip needs a very good roof. If repairs or replacement are needed, get estimates. The cost must be based on estimates from licensed contractors. A guess will not do. The price variance is huge from one contractor to another. The cost of a roof will be a good investment if there is any question about the condition of the existing roof.If repairs are needed on a roof, resist the urge to do the repairs until you have obtained the price for a completely new roof. You will get all your money back that you invest in a new roof. You won't make much of a profit on what you spend. But you will sell faster than if there is a problem with the roof which needs to be repaired, or even discussed.There is something about being able to say the roof is new that ends that line of questioning on the spot;.Architectural shingles are usually a 30 year roof. That seems to be the roof material of choice these days. The look is better. Imperfections in the roof structure are less evident, and it looks good.Do not buy a house that has a flat roof anywhere. Ever. Flat roofs are a problem waiting to happen. The cost to repair a composite flat roof with a gravel coating is not worth the effort. These are found on back porches, mostly. Demolition may be the proper fix for any flat roof over a porch.If a structure you are considering has a flat roof, don't stay on that site more than the time it takes to get back to your car and leave. Cross that address off your list. Leaking flat roofs cause more internal problems to structural elements than anyone can figure. Walls are damaged, mold forms, and carpeting can be discolored.No, flat roofs are for uninformed flippers to suffer through. Not you.Every house can not be flipped by every person for a profit every time.
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Prepared 2006-2011 David Ullian Larson
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