However, you can expect to recover about 50-55% of your investment when selling the home.Another good option would be to consider converting attic space, finishing a basement, or repurposing a large living area to add a bedroom without expanding the home's footprint.Some other tips to help you save on materials while still creating an appealing finished product: buy in bulk, shop at discount stores and outlets, look for overstock, discontinued items, or slightly imperfect materials, attend auctions and Estate sales, incorporate reclaimed wood, vintage fixtures, or other salvaged items for a unique look at a lower cost, build relationships with suppliers...If you have any more questions or are looking for funding please feel free to reach out to us, we're a private lender.Regards,Jackson

Asking for a friend
There're all these forums about investing or networking. My friend would LOVE to get to the bottom of this before they spend their time on what yields a smaller harvest.
What's more valuable Skil...

Get there early, maybe by 9am to make sure you are in the right place.First glance says there is plenty of junk for sale, but also some potential gems.  

You now have created a net to capture the inventory in a market and get it analyzed and then try to pick out the gems. 

I believe Mansfield is a hidden gem if you looking for cash flow now adays.

Hi Garrett, The area around the old University Mall in Tampa is a bit of a hidden gem, with a lot of exciting transformations happening.

I think finding an investor friendly agent can help you spot hidden gems like that and submit offers on your behalf that fit your buy criteria.

Most recent customer review: "Feel like we found a gem when we found Great Leaf.

Looks like a nice deal, unit mix, vintage, locatonCongratsGino

But if you search "Finance Friday" on BiggerPockets Money podcast on apple or spotify or wherever you listen they have some real gems that might help you think about where to start!