I’ll likely close on the property around early November and it will need small cosmetic updates, maybe a new deck, and of course new furniture set up.

Although it was determined to not be needed, i did a repipe on the property, and performed cosmetic upgrades.

   $30/sqft for cosmetic interior reno

For a first property I’m hoping to avoid a heavy rehab so light cosmetic fixes and likely will be low if any cash flow as it’s mostly an appreciation market.

I recommend that you build trust with local contractors first and starting with properties that are move-in ready or just need a little cosmetic touch-up.

I only plan to do cosmetic work on my own.

Buy a solid place that needs cosmetics and get it done right the first time around and be happy for years to come.That is my 2 cents.

Or its worse if the agent thinks they know some detail that again is not correct.. it puts you in an awkward position of arguing with the agent when the buyer is there.I had one a few months ago were the buyers were uber picky on one of my new builds I mean we go above and beyond and so they come for their walk through and start in again on I mean TINY things that no other inspector buyer would point out I mean somethings cosmetically are to industry standards and we are not painting the moa lisa..

(Meanwhile I had to pay a "rent" that went into an account for major repairs) Me wanting a nice house to raise my children put a LOT of my own money in for cosmetic repairs and the house is now worth more than double the original purchase price. $219k - now $500k market price in very southern Maine/NH border.

I would est $40/sqft for cosmetic interior renovation, $90/sqft for full gut renovation, $150/sqft for new construction.