I can practically bring in tenants after some quick and basic fixing such as the roof, painting, carpeting and new windows.

. — It’s looking like I will end up with about $15k out of pocket for a total of $30k rehab.This includes new appliances, adding central HVAC, flooring, new cabinets/counters, Interior and exterior paInt, foundatIon levelIng, etc.

I would budget for doing a complete cosmetic rehab: interior and exterior paint, replace all flooring, new appliances, light fixtures and fans.

If you have more than a few doors you have heard this one before, "I can't work, I am retired on disability. but if you guys ever need anyone to help out with painting, cleaning or anything like that let me know."

I live in the bedroom downstairs, rent out the 3 bedrooms upstairs, and plan on converting the den to a suite-like room to airBnB when I get some free time - mostly just needs some paint and furniture.

It was not an easy one, since we are in CA and the property is in OH, but we made it through and are looking to take on our next project.Bought: $79,900Initial budget: $65,000Real budget: $97,000 (mismanaged project by initial contractor (and second contractor))ARV: $219,900Improvements:Brand new siding on the second floor (was not in the initial budget)New roof (was not in the initial budget)Sealed and painted the basement - was quite creepy down there beforeOpened the floor plan from the living to the kitchen by widening an existing walkwayMoved the kitchen from one side of the house to the other to capitalize on the stained glass windowsGutted the upstairs bathroom and added really good looking featuresAdded a half bathroom and laundry room downstairs by the entry to the backyardNew ACNew plumbingNew electricOur contractor performed extremely poorly on this job, and I am happy to share a cautious word with anyone who aims to invest in Cincinnati about the team at Kaiker Development and Creative Customs Carpentry.

I have a ton of Home Depot and Lowe's receipts that I have no idea if the materials are paint or cabinets etc.

Cleanup Job (Low cost fast flip): - landscape package in front - remove deck- remove vines from house - clean exterior, fix siding and wood rot, paint neutral beige/gray color - clean driveway/weed, clean retaining wall/pavement - replace flooring with mid grade flooring bottom level, carpet upstairs - replace interior fixtures - paint interior white trim, light color beige/gray walls, popcorn ceiling removal - new kitchen appliancesRehab options:- Replace deck with new one (kind of awkward that high to me) vs Remove and fill in wall or add large window to master.- Potential space to move laundry into upstairs bathroom closet vs basement - Can maybe get away with toilet/vanity replacement in each bathroom- Uncertain if painting or replacing cabinets with ikea type is worth it- Any in-ceiling lighting will cause a disaster with electrical since it is out of date- Repave/fix concrete front porch and side porch - replace/paint railing- Replace front walkway cement, or remove walkway and replace with right angled walk to driveway (may not provide ROI)- Tear down vs paint garage port in back yard

With some paint and new flooring I could easily get $750.00.So here we are a year later.

It helped that the walls had an oil-based paint underneath.