rehab-estimator

Generate itemized rehab cost estimates for investment properties in Excel workbooks.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seanpjones-collab/SiftStack --skill rehab-estimator
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Skill: rehab-estimator
Source: https://github.com/seanpjones-collab/SiftStack/tree/main/.claude/skills/rehab-estimator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seanpjones-collab/SiftStack --skill rehab-estimator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openpyxl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of itemized rehab cost estimates for investment properties, aligning budgets with market-calibrated pricing and producing a deliverable Excel workbook.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Side-by-side Full Rehab and Wholetail estimates to optimize ROI.
  • Local-pricing localization using the included local-pricing guide and calibration data.
  • Generates a comprehensive workbook with cost, quantities, and deal analysis to support buy/hold/sell decisions.

Quick Start

Provide property details to generate a side-by-side rehab cost estimate workbook.

Frequently Asked Questions about rehab-estimator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I estimate rehab costs for a real estate flip?

Estimating rehab costs for a real estate flip requires itemizing renovation expenses and applying local-pricing multipliers to generate a market-calibrated budget workbook with cost-per-SF and deal analysis.

What is the difference between a full rehab and wholetail budget?

The difference between a full rehab and wholetail budget is that full rehab covers complete property renovation for flips, while wholetail budgets minimize repairs for a fast sale, allowing side-by-side ROI comparison.

Can I generate an Excel workbook for real estate deal analysis?

Yes, generating an Excel workbook for real estate deal analysis is supported, producing itemized rehab costs, quantities, and localized pricing to support buy, hold, or sell investment decisions.

How do you calculate cost per SF for property investment estimates?

Calculating cost per SF for property investment estimates involves applying cheat-sheet budgeting methodology and local-pricing calibration data to property details to output standardized single-total cost estimates.

Do I need openpyxl to run real estate budget estimation scripts?

Yes, the openpyxl dependency is required to run real estate budget estimation scripts, as it enables the generation and formatting of the comprehensive Excel cost estimate workbook.