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.

My advice is to hire thoughtfully, offering a full-time position even if the workload is initially light.

My tenants want compensation, just wondering if any could shed some light on this issue?