If it were me, once I had my financing strategies in order, I'd look for a realtor that is also a proven investor themselves and understands numbers and all financing options....people I recommend in our market are Marcus Auerbach, Homestead Realty, Premier Point Realty & Modern Milwaukey Realty all brokers who are also successful local investors.....as it pertains to real estate investing, having a realtor that is skilled in investing is the same as choosing an accountant because if you're going to be involved in real estate, you definitely should have an accountant who specializes in real estate investing and not just landlord investing--ALL aspects of investing from rentals, flipping, self directed/SoloK, structuring etc---they should love real estate as much as you:) I was just involved in a deal on a Cudahy duplex house hack where the investor used FHA financing from Lower.com and I was quite impressed with them.

(laptop, mobile)How many emails do you generally write in a day?

Hi Victoria,All of those individuals could hold the solution to your problem but may not necessarily offer budget friendly options as they have their own additional fees for such service.I would suggest speaking with a Carpenter or General Contractor who specializes in Kitchens and Baths as they can assist with the design and execution of the project.As far as some options that you have (without seeing you kitchen) you can refinish the cabinets to update the color, replace the cabinet doors to a modern style, or update the counter top and backsplash.

Total rehab & modernization.

If we rented and held the property long term we have plenty of room to build out the modern duplexes that seem to be getting built everywhere around us.Wanted to STR this house but the city has a limit of 60 days and all kinds of other rules so that is out.Have checked and can long term rental.Let me know if I have missed anything to help address this. 

I’m hoping to create more modern/warm look. 

She hinted around that she'd like to have the furniture that was left behind in the house by the previous owner, nice solid 1950's mid-century modern furniture that I could have sold for quite a lot of money.

What kind of modern materials using.

I was looking to see if they made the inserts that LOOK like luxury modern tile.

Had my laptop with me and submitted an offer around noon.