When we do that, we run into unexpected results that we weren't prepared to deal with.

Britt Treece thanks for reaching out. Let

:http://www.lowes.com/pd_225987-49285-PLF2004_1z0zq...Does this require electrical work, or can they plug straight into the outlets?

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Anyway the contract is structured in a way for the unexpected investor to lose.  

Problem is this would leave me pretty tapped out for cash reserves for our other rentals and unexpected expenses so I'm considering looking for private money for that.

Even if I somehow lose $700 a month on this property in unexpected repairs and maintenance or whatever, that's still $700 of expenses that are both 1) tax deductible (or at lease tax depreciable) and 2) better my asset in some way.  

So far we’ve had almost 20 inquiries and have 5 showings lined up for this week.Here are the final rehab numbers; the asterisked jobs are those that we DIY’d.Final Costs: Item Cost Demo/cleaning* $620 Roof work $4,900 Exterior painting $2,600 Concrete repair $1,100 New exterior doors & locks $1,100 Windows $3,500 Drywall $1,200 New bathtubs & associated plumbing/trim kits $1,800 Remodel remainder of two bathrooms (toilets, vanities, & tiling tub surrounds)* $1,150 Interior painting (includes BIN primer on all walls, ceilings & subfloors)* $950 Electric (interior & exterior fixtures; switches & outlets)* $500 HVAC (bath exhaust fan w/ ducting to exterior; central air) $2,800 Flooring (ceramic tile and vinyl plank; refinish stairs)* $2,200 Used kitchen cabinets & appliances* $1,100 Kitchen counters $325 Carpentry (interior doors & knobs, baseboards, trim, etc.)* $550 Sump pump* $175 Landscaping (trimming, mulching, fill dirt)* $50 Safety (CO & smoke detectors; fire extinguisher)* $70 Utility costs during rehab $230 Misc (plywood; insulation)* $250 Tools/Rental equipment $550 TOTAL $27,720 *DIY jobs; the cost listed is for materials onlyI’m disappointed that we came in about $2,700 over budget, but the unexpected cost of replacing both bathtubs was mostly to blame.

They also offered to pay for their own painters if they could choose the color(s) & then they upgraded all the outlet plates, the toilet, both bath sink faucets & took back the kitchen backsplash tile we bought & they paid for upgraded tile.

I was looking for an outlet to help me becoming a buying and hold investor in the Connecticut market.