How To Estimate Repair Expenses

I am looking to wholesale properties. Since I plan to notify potential investors of these properties I want to "flip", I need to know how much the repair costs will be before I consider an offer.

How do you estimate the repair expenses for a home without having to contact a home inspector? I want to be able to do a quick look myself and estimate the cost. If I decide it is one I "might" be VERY interested in, then I would get a professional to take a look at the property interior and exterior. That said, I would like to know how to estimate the following:

1) Floors (Carpet, vinyl, tile, etc)
2) Paint (interior)
3) Paint (exterior)
4) Fences
5) Roofing
6) Ceiling
7) Windows/Doors
8) Heating & Air
9) Electrical

I don't need to know the rocket-science behind it, but a ballpark way of determining the expenses would help. This way, I can look real quick and - knowing the square footage or lengths - I can figure the approximate cost to redo these items (if necessary). This would help me determine if it is even worth flipping to another investor.

Thanks,
Richard
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