. $250/fixture (assuming old work install by electrician)A little more on why I do it this way: Kitchen: You can figure out exactly how much your kitchen is going to cost before you start.

And the roof still isn't fixed, and for no reason at all a few light fixtures in the corner of my condo doesn't work.

.#1 if it costs 5-10% of the dwelling to replace ( coral bathroom fixtures or a suite of chocolate brown appliances) tread carefully. 

Upgrade to water saving fixtures? 

What about a ceiling light/fan fixture?

I'm looking for a Mentor, someone who could meet me for a cup of coffee and a nice chat!

A little late I know, but the meeting got pushed back due to schedule conflicts on both our ends, but we were able to meet up yesterday at noon for a cup of coffee and some conversation.

These are the top things we change:Add a bathroom if you can near existing plumbing. i.e. add a Master Bath if a wall is shared with the hall bath.Update the kitchen: cabinets, fixtures, appliancesUpdate bathrooms: cabinets, tile, toilet, bathtub/shower if neededPut in pergo or wood floorspaint everything inside and outchange any non-modern light fixtures and fans.Don't pick fancy and expensive stuff - you start to get into personal tastes.

It is all about suiting up and playing the game each day till your hard work and intelligent choices brings the money for your cup of Starbucks.

I'm currently living in the property and it needs new flooring and some other minor repairs - new interior paint, a few broken fixtures, etc.