A key takeaway from this project was the importance of budgeting for unexpected renovation costs.

A key takeaway from this project was the importance of budgeting for unexpected renovation costs.

And what a surprise, your headshot here is a stock image from Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/2E...).If you work for Innago and are just spamming the forum, at least be a little bit smarter about it :)

Especially if you have never cleaned the ducts (and you would be surprised how many properties have not) you will be amazed by how much lint and dust can accumulate over time.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I'm taking a more conservative approach for now as I'm inexperienced and need to be prepared for any unexpected costs, Thank you Nathan:).

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I live near Marquette and haven't heard this kind of restriction yet, but I'm not surprised. 

You only need to put a small game plan together to start running the numbers base don zipcode, property type, sale prices, common rents/cash flow.You would be surprised how far $150K can get you to cover a New primary home and 1-2 rental properties back to back.