However, I been in construction, sub-contractor, in particular, flooring and remodeling for 16 years.

The Final Cost:Purchase $206,000Holding $7000 (Cost over and above our previous rent through August 1 when I rented the basement, includes 3 months when it was vacant)Remodeling $45,000 (only about 10k was contracted work, the rest is pure materials)Hours of my life - Maybe 2000?

I've done much of my own remodeling and have a good understanding of construction methods, costs etc. 

My intentions are to remodel and move into my new home.

I just dropped 15k on a bathroom remodel and replacing all weathered wood windows with new vinyl double pain windows on a duplex building.

I'm where you were at right now Hi Sarah, my brother had this same issue when he was remodeling his basement about a year ago. 

My intentions are to remodel and move into my new home.

I have a strong construction and remodeling background. 14yrs+.

I foresee my niche market being the remodeling of old farm homes in areas just outside of happening hot spots.

My husband and I purchased our first investment property in December, and we are now looking to get our second property while finishing up a remodel on one unit in the first.