My guess would be that it would start a new loan, but I know that there are some loans that can convert over into a different style later on and you would want to ask your lender about that because there are probably a lot of various criteria for things like that depending on the financial institution. 

A six block difference on the same street, same style of house was a 40K difference. 

This is a program where 1st time home-buyers who make at or under a certain % of the area median income (say 80% or less for example) qualify to apply for the grant, certain banks receive grant funds so you would need to ask your bank if they participate in this programRehab costs: $40,000 (lot of sweat-equity)Appraised: $385,000NEW PITI $1785/month: Refinanced into a loan of $260,000 ($325,000 with 20% down, 30 year fixed rate portfolio loan @ 4.375%) and pulled out $61,000 ($260,000 minus $191,00 owed on old loan minus $8000 closing costs) I could have taken out a higher loan (due to the appraised value) and received more cash-out $, but I wanted to be conscious of what my new PITI would be and make sure I could cash-flow going down the road.DetailsBefore Renovation- 864 sq ft - 3 bed 1 bath ranch style home, , attached 2 car garage, 1/3 acre yard- Purchased foreclosed for $220,000 with a 30 year fixed rate loan @ 3.875% - PITI $1385/monthI worked with my local bank to build in renovation funds into the actual loan, where I would pay to have work done to improve the property (new roof, heating system, flooring, etc) and the bank would inspect the work then release funds to me to reimburse for the cost of each repair as they were madeAfter Renovation- 1278 sq ft (finished basement added 415 sq ft)- 3 bed 2 full baths- Appraised Value $385,000The first 6 months in the property was spent doing new roof, heating system, refinishing existing hardwoods (hidden under grey shag rug), new SS appliances, new paint inside and out, finished basement (added another living room, office/bedroom, and full bathroom)For the refinanceI was quoted by my local bank for a 30 year loan a 4.875% interest rate. 

I have a prospective client in Sunnyside who hired his handywoman to convert an existing garage to a loft-style studio with a composting toilet.

They allow you to do super cool 3D style photography and videography.

Most of these are historical and/or Craftsman style houses.

Actually, upstairs looks very presentable - typical 80's style, but nothing like THAT - normal walls, floors, windows etc.

Update : Discovery / HGTV bought the house and will be restoring it to 1970s style “HGTV will restore the 2,500-square-foot, two-story home, which backs up to the L.A.

How do you read a book about real estate investing and get all the benefit from it?

Love your style of writing btw.