Hi @Brandon HansenHere is a simple tip for youThis website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.

Their website has resources, to include a Landlord section in the menu: https://housingforhouston.com/landlords/partner-portal/

One contractor claims he can finish the job in a day with three workers, while others estimate it will take a week.I'm not sure how to proceed with this situation.

A little introduction, just trying to finish getting my profile setup.

Aside from what you'll find here on BiggerPockets, you can probably some good creative financing nuggets on the websites below.Single-Family: https://masterpassiveincome.com/Multifamily: https://pauldavidthompson.com/

Hi @Joseph BaenaHere is a tip for you as you get into RE investingThis website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.

As for use as "finished space", a basement can add SOME value but typically the head height may be lower, it doesn't have large windows etc.

Then when you finish repairs, depending on the time frame you would have lived there as a primary residence at which point move back with parents and rent that unit for even more because you just rehabbed it. 

I actually found this website with cheats that helped me level up my game.

When working on a project, like the basement finish project I'm just completing, I do refer to this book frequently.