Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The lowest price I've found in Southern California is $125.00 per square foot which is extremely reasonable. Most builders charge more than that. That price is for a 2000 square foot ranch style home with three bathrooms, and a three car garage.est Answer: The lowest price I've found in Southern California is $125.00 per square foot which is extremely reasonable.
Normally, the patching, painting, and floor work are repairs and the other expenses are permanent improvements. However, because the work gives your property a new use, the entire remodeling job is a permanent improvement and its cost is added to the basis of your property.
You get what you pay for... You can either repaint the entire unit in a cheap, flat paint every time you turn the unit (which does have the advantage of keeping it fresh looking for each new tenant) or you can use a better quality satin or eggshell paint and simply wash and retouch as necessary. 1  Education.