Over the winter I spent just under 2K for labor and around $500 for material (new fixtures, new toilet, new vinyl flooring, wood to replace the floor).The bathroom was a mess.

THE REHAB:2 Bathroom remodelsNew Flooring in Living and HallwayDining room converted into 4th bedroomMisc Updates/RepairsLandscaping & Tree RemovalNot quoted on paper but discussed/agreed to include in total price: replace 4 ceiling fans, replace exterior door, add door to formal dining room, install misc items (i.e. smoke alarms, wall outlets where needed, light fixtures, etc)Original quote included a complete interior repaint (walls/ceilings/cabinets/trim/doors); it was $4.5k.

By adding tile floors, new cabinets and counters, new fixtures, new applicances, I think I should be able to get $1900 for rents no problem.I have not done a renovation of this scale, so if anyone can recommend contractors in Honolulu, Millani, Kailua, or Oahu in general that would do this kind of work, please do here or PM me.Also, I have no idea if I am able to write most of this off as repairs, or will I have to amortize the cost (not favorable)?

I am putting this out there to see if anyone is willing to share their experiences in buying or operating mobile home parks in exchange for a free cup of coffee.   

Our plan in to stock the warehouse with items that we use routinely, from appliances, plumbing fixtures, paint, toilets, toilet flappers, etc. 

The entire apartment is now primed with oil base, backsplash is up, all that's left is patching/finish paint, and installing all new fixtures throughout (lights, fans, toilet, switch plates, cabinet pulls, etc)Total renovation cost up to this point: $3800

They are totally trashed the interior of the house, knocked holes in the walls and stolen all the fixtures and copper piping.If the property does have a remaining redemption period I would not do any repairs to the house until it expires.

@Mike BenitezMost of the flooring needs to be redone, interior painting and other cosmetic things like fixtures.

Literally a foreclosed nightmare: busted holes in the wall (even a section of a wall is missing), previous occupant took all the light fixtures and even a bathroom sink.

I would love to know if anyone on here in California has experience in this specific niche of Real Estate (Self-Storage) - and if so - if you're willing to share some of your experiences either over this thread, over the phone, or over a cup of coffee.