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.
Also, tenants cannot make improvements to the rental property, like paint or replace light fixtures, and take the amount spent out of the rent. Another important condition to a legal repair and deduct is that the problem cannot have been caused by the tenant, others living in the property, pets or guests.