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!

The definition of “livable” or “finished” space can be surprisingly specific.In many markets, including here in Arizona, appraisers and agents generally want the space to be finished in a manner consistant with the rest of the home and serviced by a more permanent heating and cooling source.

I was surprised how many small families we get.  

I am not surprised it took longer than 6 months.

According to a piece I saw in The Economist, it’s surprising how certain markets keep evolving from year to year.

This would mean you wouldn't have anything out of pocket.They could surprise you and offer to do all owner financing or do it for a few years with a balloon payment.I made an 3 offers on a house and to my surprise the owner gave us all owner financing with a small downpayment and zero percent interest. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $179,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Sale price: $500,000

Replaced windows, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, replaced...

Quote from @Jaron Walling: After reading this I'm surprised the OP lasted 2 years...

Added convenience and always surprises the buyer when they open a closet and see the laundry units as opposed to another linen closet.