Bathroom Build Out, plumbing already roughed in

[Gregory Pitts]

Hello All,

I just closed on my first property, a SFH in Rochester NY, and I am looking to put in some sweat equity during the 12-month primary residence period before I turn around and rent.

One reason I bought this home was that there is roughed in piping in the basement for a bathroom. A nice opportunity to improve the property. I'm very interested in doing this type of stuff myself, not really related to saving but because I am interested in learning.

I am generally handy and an engineer by profession but have never taken on a job of this magnitude.

1. What is your opinion of something like this as a starter project? Am I getting in over my head?
2. Are there any specific things that I should definitely have a professional look at before starting and/or have a professional help me out with?
3. Obviously I know how to Google around, but if anyone has a very trusted informational resource to help me out that would be great.

Thanks!

Greg