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Should i invest in remodel/upgrades while it is still in my personal name, or is it better to do it under an LLC?

Quote from @Jeffrey Bourque: ARV $350,000 - $400,000 3bd 1 bath 800sqft estimate rehab $70,000 purchase price $200,000What are your thoughts and should I do it? 

Manage it yourself.

Let's use an example of replacing a leaking kitchen faucet (assuming it can't be repaired):You can easily find out how much the materials are by going to the Home Depot website and picking one out.For labor we Googled, "How long does it take to replace a kitchen faucet" and this is the answer we got:AI Overview: Replacing a kitchen faucet can take 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the faucet's complexity and whether you're doing it yourself.

The other day I started the thread Why do people Buy Property in California? 

@James Anderson, as a licensed real estate agent, it's pretty straightforward, and I assume my take will be similar to that of other agents. 

It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)

2) If you do owner-occupied cashout refi for best rate, you technically have to live in the home for 12 months before renting it out. * Some responders here may suggest not worrying about that and renting it out anyways.

Only one tenant smokes and it fills the other units quickly.