Introduction
Part I Making the First Decision
1. Finding a Restorable Structure
2. What It Means to Manage Your Own Renovation Project
Part II Planning
3. Is the Structure Restorable?
4. Is the Renovation Feasible?
5. Cost Estimating
6. Buying the Restorable Structure
7. Financing
8. Subcontractors
9. Suppliers
10. Final Planning
Part III Getting It Done
11. Tearing Down and Building Up
Appendices
A: Manager's Construction Contract
B: Fixed Price Contract
C: Fixed Fee Contract
D: Carpentry Labor Bid
E: Subcontractor's Invoice
F: Typical Materials List
G: Savings and Loan Inspection Report
H: Estimate of Construction Cost
I: Certificate of Insurance
J: Sample Specifications
K: Sample Blueprints
Glossary
Additional Reading
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