Home was built in 1932 3 bed 1 bath full basement needs work of course bad neighborhood 1 car garage its a craftsman style home ugly yellow paint on exterior....SEV is 72,000.00....comps range from 39,000.00 to 99,000.00 assuming all 20,000.00 is used to rehab my fear is it will sell for 45,000.00 but not much more and I won't make anything on the deal?!

Another complaint is fading paint.

The bad: Needs updated baths, kitchens, refinished floors, paint, deck and landscaping at a minimum, basement is gross. 

I might just have them do foundation/framing/mechanicals/etc... and I'll finish it off with drywall, paint, tile, cabinets, etc...

(3)  Rehabbing and getting into flipping (my parents were contractors and I had a painting company in Buffalo - closed it to go back to the corporate world but have the time, interest, equipment, and know-how to do most if not all of the drywall / painting work on a flip)(4)  Being an assistant or intern for a house flipper (I'll work for free - teach me and let me see the process from the inside!)

Need to do a “tenant get ready” / “turn service”.Paint, caulking, basic fix whatever odds and ends, etc.Any recommendations welcomed!!!!

I do almost all of my maintenance and what I don't do I have long-term business partners handle according to my specifications -- lasting fixes when necessary, high-quality paint that can be touched up repeatedly, Whirlpool appliances, hardwood and tile I do myself.I am on the electrical board and the outlets, I am on the roof, I am inspecting the windows, I am on the gutters all the time, I am liberal with the weedkiller concentrate, saving myself money in the long run wherever I can.What happens when you're extended from here to eternity with 75 SFR and three furnaces die in the first heavy cold snap?

But you will get a used house, possibly painted in an unusual style or smelling of neglected pets, and a lien.

I typically do only minor updates (fresh paint, new fixtures/carpet if needed, & outlets (to freshen the place up)) however on my last one I did a much more extensive update (flooring, doors, bathroom & kitchen) while expensive, I think I’ll make it back over the next 5 years because I was able to increase rent on the unit by over 50%....I’m sure there are folks with more experience than me, but just wanted to share how I approached the decision.

Painting is a must to sub out.