renovating - do you hire a interior decorator?

[Teo W.]

Does anyone hire a interior decorator when renovating the interior of a fixer upper?  I want my properties to be pleasing to the eye to attract tenants but at the same time cost efficient.

[Edgar Claudio]

Hi Teo,

I didn't at the beginning. I started after learning that one of my contractors wives actually did interior decorating. I paid a flat fee and had it done. For me personally, the investment really helped me be more aware of other styles and concepts.

One hack I learned is I found a few schools around my area that teach interior decorating after my initial one was done. I went to the school, posted an ad for paid work, and had a ton of young professionals offering their talented services. I recieved the help I needed to sell or rent my homes and they got paid and turned my properties into a real life school project.

 Hope this helps!

Thanks!