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Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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Complete dump to freaking amazing in less than 3 months

Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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House is in the North Hollywood/Sun Valley area of California, its a 1090sqft~, 3/1 with detached garage on a 7,400sqft lot. Being listed for sale @ $450K.

Working on finishing this house this week. Here's a list of the things I can remember that we did to this house. Its basically a whole new build -- everything is new except the framing and some of the drywall we didnt need to touch.

I'm attaching some pics at the end to show current status. The Quartz counters in the bathroom and kitchen got installed today.

Major Structural:

  • -100% New Electrical (Wiring, Faceplates, Switches, Fans, Exterior Panel, LADWP feeds, etc)
  • -100% New Copper Plumbing
  • -New Sewer Drainage pipe to LADWP
  • -Brand New Roof (1st layer, House&Garage)
  • -Brand New Gas Water Heater (and moved from kitchen to outside of house)
  • -All brand new windows
  • -Brand New Doors
  • -New Wood laminate floors throughout entire home
  • -New lawn sprinkler system
  • -Custom landscaping with new sod, colored stone, colored mulch, & plants/trees
  • -New wood fence
  • -Crown Moulding Install
  • -All new baseboard installed

Entertainment/Convenience Features:

  • -New pantry
  • -Laundry hookups in garage
  • -LED Lighting & Bulbs Throughout
  • -Whole Home Ethernet (Network) Pre-Wired
  • -Living Room Sound System Pre-Installed (4x 6” Spkrs, 1x 8” Center Spkr, Subwoofer Hookup)
  • -Living room HDMI pre-wired for wall-mount TV
  • -6x Recessed Lights in Living Room
  • -Each bedroom has 4x power outlets minimum
  • -Firepit in backyard
  • -Elevated concrete slab section for BBQ

Kitchen:

  • -Custom tile floor w/ pattern
  • -Cappuccino Wood cabinets
  • -Quartz Stone Slab Counters
  • -Spice Racks
  • -Trash storage drawer
  • -Enclosed Surround for up to 36” Fridge
  • -Recessed light over sink
  • -Dishwasher hookup

Bathroom:

  • -6ft DUAL Master Vanity
  • -Cappuccino Wood cabinets (matching kitchen)
  • -Quartz Stone Slab Counters (matching kitchen)
  • -6 Storage Drawers plus 2 main under sink storages
  • -4.5ft mirror
  • -Custom tile floor
  • -Custom shower/bathtub tile surround
  • -2 Recessed Nooks w/ Interior Colored Glass

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Sam B.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
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Sam B.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
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@Chris G. Great work on the renovation.  I would make a small investment in professional photos for this property.

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Griffin Fehrs
  • Wolcott, CT
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Griffin Fehrs
  • Wolcott, CT
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Great work. Awesome design. @Chris G. 

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Stanly Hernandez
  • San Pedro, CA
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Stanly Hernandez
  • San Pedro, CA
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Amazing job man!

Just curious about something... How long have you been flipping homes? I feel that the market in SoCal is crazy expensive... I've been trying to get into real estate investing for a while but lagged to pull the trigger. It's impossible for a newb. 

Again, amazing job with this home!

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Colleen F.
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  • Narragansett, RI
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Colleen F.
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  • Narragansett, RI
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Nice,  like the kitchen floor too.  Is it another tile job?    I know there is a lot of detail work we cant see too.  

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Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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Originally posted by @Colleen F.:

Nice, like the kitchen floor too. Is it another tile job? I know there is a lot of detail work we cant see too. 

Hi,

Yes, its a custom tile job too. here are some pics of the kitchen

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Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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Chris G.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Irvine, CA
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Originally posted by @Stanly Hernandez:

Amazing job man!

Just curious about something... How long have you been flipping homes? I feel that the market in SoCal is crazy expensive... I've been trying to get into real estate investing for a while but lagged to pull the trigger. It's impossible for a newb. 

Again, amazing job with this home!

 They cost more to buy, but the margins are better in the end.

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David Avetisyan
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Glendale, CA
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David Avetisyan
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Glendale, CA
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Chris - congrats!

Looks like a nice deal all around.

If you don't mind me asking, how did you come across the property? I'm always keeping an eye out for something similar, in the same area. 

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Robert Williams
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Washington, Washington D.C.
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Robert Williams
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Washington, Washington D.C.
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Great transformation!  

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Jessica H.
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  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Easton, PA
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Jessica H.
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  • Easton, PA
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looks great!

  • Jessica H.
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    Will F.
    • Investor
    • Los Angeles County, CA
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    Will F.
    • Investor
    • Los Angeles County, CA
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    Excellent work.  I'm sure with all that custom look like the floors it will sell fast in this market.

    You got excellent prices on the new electric, roof, and plumbing.

    Fantastic job!

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    Will F.
    • Investor
    • Los Angeles County, CA
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    Will F.
    • Investor
    • Los Angeles County, CA
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    Got more pics or a link to the listing?