It's inexpensive and makes it so you get light, but can't see right through it.We did it to diffuse bright sunlight, but would work for this too.

It's also time consuming and messy to refinish and is limited to how many times it can be sanded.Today's LVP is extremely durable and inexpensive to purchase and install and in my opinion looks as good or better then most hardwoods.I say this after 120+ rental doors and many hardwood installations I regret.Respectfully,Gary

Manage it well, increase lease, sell the property within that time frame and keep moving upwards and repeat? 

Chrome browser makes this easier now when you right click, the “search image in google” Yes, that is a way to find inexpensive items, especially if you have lots of extra time. 

.- With that said, double the timeframe the contractor gives you AND at least triple it if you do it yourself.

In another note, even for us GC in Texas finding qualified and inexpensive contractors is getting harder and harder.

Normally HELOCs require balance paid in a shorter time frame.-- Do you qualify for the loan with the addition of the HELOC payments?

Networking with fellow investors and inexpensive REI education can't be beat from these meetings. 

Too many times I have seen underwriting accounts for inflation in income but not in expenses.

So for my next couple flips I'll be utilizing hard money, and securing those hard money loans using the equity in other people's houses by having them set up a HELOC then drawing up a contract stating that I'll have access to the funds for a certain time frame.