I'm a contractor based in Maryland and DC, so the renovation aspect is well within my expertise, having done numerous projects for other developers and general contractors.However, I'm facing a challenge when it comes to choosing the interior design elements, such as bathroom tiles, colors, sizes, fixtures, etc.

Dont know where to start any suggestions will be great thank you For the 300k property they are probably not going to let you pull any money out based on the amount of credit you already owe.

So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

We consulted with a designer once, but saw it as no value based on what we had already done ourselves.

Since you are based in California, do you know of any good CPAs who are geared towards real estate investors ?

., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

I never thought about maybe they are assessing it based on wrong fundamentals such as you said.

We go through Tilton, Thomas and Morgan, which is based here in Missouri. 

How do I navigate taxes on this property between the two states, I only plan to have a rental property in Oregon right now, but I will be living in California.I'm also based in California. 

I’m part of the Rob Lawrence Team, an investor-focused real estate team based in South Eastern PA.