The basement is already there with a full bath that needs to be redone.  Garage is also available in basement.  The basement is the same size as existing structure that would need to be removed or demoed.  The existing structure has 2 bedrms 1 bath lr, dr, kitchen, and a back porch.  I'm esimating that this structure is not over 1000 to 1200 sq ft.  It will need new plumbing/wiring/htg/cooling.  I would like master, guest rms on main floor and 2 bdrms in basement. lr,dr.kitchen and bath on main, possible den/game rm in basement. utility on main floor.
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More than likely you can come close, research! Look for what you want done, and find out what kind of materials you will need, write all of this down, and then go pricing materials, on the internet or in Home Depot. Add that plus what it would cost for labor if you intend to hire and you will have an approx. price.
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If you are handy with a hammer and you can buy it dirt cheap, why not? You will have to replace a lot of stuff like sheetrock but you can come out pretty good if the price is right and you have the time.\n\nIf it has already been done, then I would really scrutinize the repairs. And still want it cheap-----just in case!
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Obviously this depends on the costs for your contractor in your area and labor.   Materials will vary in price as well. A good place to research that would be at a place such as Home Depot (for your materials)   Once you cost them out, you can shop for lower prices.   Permits also need to be costed in as well as cost for blue prints, septic systems or sewer; whether or not the lot has electric to the boundries or if you have to put in it; etc. Take your time and research it before you settle on a contractor.  There are so many ways to go; stick built, pre manufactured, kit (for log cabins) design simple or complex; single story or townhouse.  I did a lot of research on the internet and was never bored.  Learned a lot.  Have fun.
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mixed use is different from apartment?\n\nApartment run $175-$225 sf.\nMixed us is less because the first floor is usually tenant build out, but I'm sure your aware of all this.\n\nThe real question is why your architect is not giving you help with this?
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I have rented commercial space and there are some questions that you need to answer for your self:\n1.  What is my budget for this space?\n2. Does my budget include renovating the space to meet my business needs?\n3. What will be the cost of related insurance for the property? What will be the cost of any business license?\n4. Where is the location of my target customer? \n5.  How is my target customer going to reach me? (transportation to site)\n6.  Do I need a road frontage location for visibility or could a strip mall space accommodate my needs?\n7. What size space is the maximum and minimum I could live with?\n8.  Is there an opportunity to lease-option the site, so that if (no when) I get my business going well, I could consider purchasing the real estate?\n9.  When you find a site: who are your neighbors?\n\nGood luck with your business.  I am not a Realtor, but a mortgage lender in 38 states.  Please e-mail me if you need a referral in your area or would consider purchasing a commercial space and have questions.
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might this be in a diffrent base?
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Where are you and what are the other homes in your area doing on  there property.  You don't wanat to be the first to overdevelope the neighborhood.  Do you have a pool?  A guest/poolhouse might be a consideration.  Are you planning to live there for many years or flipping the property?\nSometimes you can answer the question by playing devil's advocate.\nDo you want your "guests" IN your house ALL day?
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Call the Department of Health. The landlord has probably broken the lease and you can move with your deposit. I would have already moved if it's been since October. That is BS! I have kids mysself and I would not put up with that. I had a mold problem and I told the landlord I can move out because he did not provide aduquite quarters for my family, and I had to pay rent for a bathroom that I didn't even use. Good luck!
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i'm not sure if a floor plan of an existing building would be that easy to obtain. try maybe the city office in your area i'm not sure exactly what department but certainly they have that documents. if that's not possible ask architecture students,if you know someone, they usually have plates/blueprints of some sorts in their portfolio, if your lucky they may have what you're looking for. this could be as good because they follow certain specifications and requirements in their plates the only problem is that these are floor plans of nonexisting structures, there maybe certain errors or problems but it's not like you'll be building the structure or anything, it'll be good enough since you'll just be needing the layout.
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It is fairly easy to find out.  Decide about how many square feet you would like it to be.  Divide that out between the different uses.  I mean that there are different amounts for garages, patios, and living space.  So if you figure the total is going to be about 2500 square feet than an average two car garage is about 400 square feet and a decent sized patio on the house is about 300 square feet.  Subtract those amounts from the main number, 2500, and you have a breakdown of 1800 for living space, 300 for patio, and 400 for garage.  Take those numbers to the building department for your area and ask for a permit and valuation estimate.  Each portion has a different construction cost and they can add it all up with the different amounts and give you the estimate that will include the total cost of building the house.  That is not always perfect, but it is the best you can get without going through multiple construction companies.
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your best bet is to check with the realtor you plan on listing the property with. \n\nclosets are very important nowadays, moreso than in the past.\n\nas long as you have ample closet space, you should be fine. but, if there are say, NO closets, you should consider adding some or coming up with some alternative. \n\nthey don't necessarily have to be WALK-IN closets, but just average size for that house, room, etc.
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If the home improvement is one that will up the value of the home considerably (redo kitchen, finish basement) use a home equity loan, just make sure you don't over exert yourself financially.\nFor minor home improvements (paint, moulding) save up to do the repairs or do them in small steps.\nThe best way to finance home improvement is to not finance them but to pay for them up front.  This isn't always an option so go over yours carefully and if you use your house as collateral be sure to justify the extra costs (construction costs and insurance costs).
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To build a basement to a house is to expensive. If you don't need it why? It can increase the building costs in some cases with ~ 30%, because of the bigger foundations, water insulation's, digging etc. It's much easier and cheaper to build at ground level.
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go to www.coolhouseplans.com\nhopes this web site will be of value to you.  it is one of the best i've been able to find.  good luck!!!!
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Sounds good to me.  Very proficient.  You have had all inspection and no variance was needed.  The only thing I can think is the uitility hook ups.  The pre-constructed house will have all the hook up but can services such as cable, electric, gas, telephone,etc.  I am sure.  Now, it's just time for them to come and assemble.
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Ask now. Why wait? Get your name in first. I did the same thing in my old building (went from a studio to a one bedroom). The circumstances were slightly different, but it was no big deal. Call them today and set it up. If you've been a good tenant, there should be no problem and they'll be glad to rent it to someone already there.
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try the basement.  how about the front lawn!