ONe of my clients that I fund in Chicago does a really great job.. they take their homes to the studs each and every time... all new plumbing new Hvac new roof new electrical panel and all new wiring Windows usually.. new insulation sheet rock all new cabinets slab granite counters full ceramic tile. 

I got an email the next day from her saying she really liked the idea of investing in real estate without having to lay anymore tile...

I love the sexy pink tiles!

Heck, my house we live in now I purchase before I met my wife had wood grain formica counters and stcky tile floors and it would probably still have it today if it wasn't for her.....but it did have a pool and very big tvs !

I personally hate tile.  

As a rule of thumb, I avoid carpet, expensive appliances, tile/granite, and anything easily broken. 

If more info is needed just let me know.ThanksInsulation: $7,000.00 Remove, replace insulation & Ventilation in Attic and Crawl space Converting attic into bedroom, with new insulation Windows & Doors $2,000.00 Add new Sliding door in kitchen replace existing interior and exterior doors $1,800.00 replace garage door $2,500.00 Kitchen $9,000.00 Floors Cabinets Cabinet pulls/knobs Countertops Sink Facet Back splash/tile Electrical outlets Plumbing appliances Bathroom in Bedroom $6,500.00 a.

What kind of tile did you use for the tub surround?  

, take out tile/replace with hardwood, countertop, open wall to living room (Just a window, not a wall demo as its load bearing), and new (or used) oven New interior doors Bath: Tile, vanity, countertop, toilet, reglaze tub Light fixtures, vents, plugs, switches Staging Potential updated electrical box (currently in good working condition) NEW LARGE window in living roomInvestment180K current20K rehab20K & closing costs realtor fees220K CostThere appears to be a possible 20K gain on my primary residence, this would free up approx. 30 – 50K cash to be used to jumpstart my real estate investing career.I have not gotten quotes on the repairs yet, this is what scares me.If repairs end up costing 40K, it could eliminate the entire gain and I would be better selling now to pull the cash out.Please provide any and all thoughts/advice you may have regarding starting my real estate career.Thank you in advance for your response!

.* Design kitchen, bath, and trim* List all fixtures, tile, etc.* Now we can price the rest of the job