A skill that you will need to develop quickly is the ability to walk into a house and make rapid and accurate decisions on what work needs to be done in order to make the maximum profit. This is an art, not a science. And you will probably make some mistakes at first. But knowing what needs to be repaired, removed, added or upgraded is one of the keys to making an accurate assessment of your eventual renovation costs. Before you commit to purchase a home you will definitely want to hire a...