Needs a roof, siding, basement, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.

The whole apartment except the kitchen was carpet.

For anything cosmetic (paint, flooring, kitchen cabinets, etc) you dont need a permit.

It needs new floors, new carpet, new bathroom, new kitchen. 

@Steven WestlakePlywood behind your sheet rock in the kitchen.

Here's what the quote covers:- Conversion of 2 bedroom, 1 bath main house to 3 bedroom, 2 bath (~1040 sf footprint)- Demolition of existing walls (existing dining room wall, wall between kitchen and living, bathroom closet)- Finished Shell (Reframing opening to living room and kitchen, shifting openings for bathroom/bedroom, new walls at bathroom and dining, level - Replace all aluminum windows with fiberglass windows and screens- Upsizing plumbing, and relocating fixture locations as necessary- Upgrading electrical panels- Assume heat pump and ductless mini-split for heating and cooling- An allowance for kitchen appliances including combination range, hood, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and washer/dryer- An allowance for mid-grade plumbing and lighting fixtures (Delta, Kohler, or equivalent)- Mid-grade plumbing and lighting fixtures (Delta, Kohler, or equivalent)- Ikea cabinets or equivalent with solid surface countertops, includes island- Assume solar system to be installed on the house including battery storageFor the garage ADU, the garage would need to be demoed and rebuilt, but we would benefit from building within the setback since the garage is on the property lines.

Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.

We invested about 20K in repairs and did the work ourselves.We were left with a home with LVT flooring throughout, a new kitchen with granite counter-tops, new cabinets, and appliances.

Had to fix a plumbing leak and replace subflooring in kitchen.

Heck, I even find joy in it when a squirrel eats a hole through the kitchen ceiling, the fire alarm blasts for no reason, and the tenant's kid secretly turns off the "do not turn off" switch to the heater, necessitating an emergency call to the electrician.Three years after retiring from freelance writing, I'm looking for my next act.