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Updated over 10 years ago,
Refi.. Paint whole house?
about to start shopping around for a refi on my rental. I own the property out right... My question is should I paint the entire exterior before refi or just paint the trim and fix areas that need a little "love"? I don't want to over extend (use all contingency funds) and paint the whole house/garage if its not going to greatly increase the appraisal... that money id be saving from not painting the entire house would stay in the contingency/capX fund.
I hear refi appraisals are a little tougher to get top dollar on the appraisal....
My gut feeling is that I should paint entire house in hopes of a better appraisal.
Maybe this may help...Blue collar area... bought house for $31,000 comps showing $55,000-$60,000... shopping for a 50% cash out refi