Wayfair pro line has excellent light fixtures and other items, that would look great in a STR rehab and help keep costs down as well. 

I just finished up a light rehab on a rental and now looking for contractors for my third project, a more involved rehab on a duplex. 

Are you looking to do light cosmetics or extensive rehab?

However, before using your home equity as leverage, think about how it will affect your total financial condition and investigate the possibility of a higher appraised value after renovations.Speaking of which, it's imperative that you obtain a current appraisal in light of your recent progress.

Let this thread to be a place for constructive, productive conversations, networking and working together to make some money and bring some positive light to this frowned upon industry in RE world.Thank you all for your insights, opinions, comments!!

Also they make the room brighter during the showing by reflecting the light from the window back into the room.

That being said, dev. deal investors can be compensated higher returns than acquisition investors in light of the additional risk. 

It can be expensive to work with a GC on light rehab projects, so going with a HELOC may be more beneficial.

Plus MAYBE you can light the spark that leads them to investing and financial independence.

It's a duplex that I'll be house hacking.Outside of real estate, I enjoy almost ANYTHING outdoors, when indoors I love movies and board games, I'm dedicated to my volunteer ministry, and I've become fluent in Russian (learning Ukrainian).I also run my own SEO, marketing and web design agency, which I am PASSIONATE about!