The reason I say this is that no matter what your remodel if you are doing a lot of the work yourself (way to max out equity growth) then maybe look for an even larger remodel than you had thought about? 

Hmmm, such a thing has never even occurred to me.

If it crashes hard enough, it impacts your personal finances, your relationships, and even your mental/physical health.With the exceptions of politicians and so-called charities, building wealth typically requires sacrifice and time.

Quote from @Raghavendra Jakkani: I have a single family house available for rent.

Depending on the age of the house, even if "fully renovated" it may not have any or enough insulation.

Quote from @Jared Goldwasser: I live in Los Angeles and am looking to purchase my first investment property this year -- interested in single family or duplex units.

Includes a single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

Even in philly in D class area it is tough to hit the 1% rule.

You are young and presumably single, so living in a master suite while renting out some other rooms is easy.

Buying a mobile home to place on your land can be a great way to generate rental income, but like any investment, it comes with pros, cons, and key considerations.On the pro side, mobile homes are typically more affordable than traditional single-family homes, meaning lower upfront costs.