Forgot to say, if the area requires building permits for repairs and remodeling you can find out about what has been done in the past and when by asking for the building permit records for the house. 

Looking to refi based on the value after rehab based on rental income/cashflow (expecting it to be around $200-210k value) Aiming for $150k loan for paying off current mortgage and covering remodel/rehab costs on my propertyIs this doable without a significant down payment?

I spoke with several agents while going back to USAA if GCs and workers were covered on their Rental Property Insurance During Rehab and Remodeling and they assured me that it covers contractors on site while they are working on the home.It is a vacant property so I don't have to worry about tenants luckily.

ProofNow you double check everything on your own.You learn more about remodeling and construction on your own and learn from the contractors.Get multiple estimates in the beginning until you develop a trustworthy relationship with a contractor.Here's a link to NC contractor licensing.

We are looking to remodel our home to resell and we are stuck on what to do with the floor for maximum home value improvement.Our one bed/one bath home has hardwood in the living room and bedroom, however, there are different styles of vinyl wood panel in the kitchen and bathroom.

When I'm not at work lately I've been remodelling the house I bought last month specifically planning to rent and trying to find anyone I can learn from and work with.

In other words, after 10 years I have $103,687.09 in positive wealth, all other things in my life being equal.Equity (wealth) I own in home - $420,007.09Home’s value after 10 years from Natural Appreciation ($706,757.76) - original loan amount ($334,160) + Principle Pay-Down ($47,409.33)Mortgage costs paid - $316,320.So without doing really anything in either scenario - no crazy financial engineering or value boosting home remodeling etc… - what is the best financial decision?

As specialists in hillside residential with creative ADU’s, additions, remodels and new construction, we’re prepared to assist in all locations at all scales. 

Over the last 3 years we have been working on and remodeling the cabin and getting to know people in the area. 

If I'm full gut remodeling, I don't mind a higher DD because I know I'm fixing everything anyway.