All Forum Posts by: Dagart Allison

Thanks Steven and Mindy for the advice. When I actually purchase a place, I will probably have more specific questions, such as which projects to do first. For instance, if you plan on painting the walls and replacing carpet with laminate. Would one be preferable before the other, aka seems like you would rather accidentally spill paint on the old carpet rather than new laminate (so paint before reflooring). Anyways, this inspires confidence that there are things I can do myself. 

Mindy, I just listened to your podcast on live-in flips a couple days ago. It was fantastic! It definitely inspired me to think more DIY whereas before I thought I should hire contractors for everything. Thanks!

Currently, I am looking at condos to buy and renovate while I live there. Most of the places I look at have out-dated kitchens, bathrooms, carpet, and popcorn ceiling. The condos I look at are priced under the market value and I hope to add value to the condo through renovation. But of course, if I spend as much as on the upgrades and as the appreciation, I don't make any money. Which features are easy DIY and which are contractor necessary? Also, I do not have any experience in home improvement, other than having painted a room and torn-up carpeting (aka. not-experienced).

Thanks!