Just wait until you see the bad side I am finishing now. 

Just finished a couple more podcasts on rental property analysis and glad I did.

I'd have to get material lists from each sub, have many of the lower bids eliminated because of that, then review the list, then push it over to you, then when their estimate is short go back to you, go back to them with your push-back, then figure out who will pay to finish the work.

Again, not cash flow to retire on, but think of it as an investment account with pretty hands off management.Also, the fact that homes sold lower and were then rehabbed may actually help you out in 5 years if the finish level in the area was brought to a higher standard.

Get a hard money loan to finish the project yourself: Then sell it retail.Based on you buying it with every dollar you had, I would stay away from the rental.

The finishing panels that go on the ends of the on-the-shelf are horribly cheap, the buildup is too thin and the self-adhesive is a joke.Considering the price difference, I won't go the off-the-shelf again unless we're talking some tiny section of counter that needs to be added, an island, etc.

I am pretty sure they have in their employ someone with a degree in new home marketing or packaging or some such  field and they have the selection of interior finishes for spec homes down to a science.  

I actually joined BP a little less than a year ago so I am not new to this site, but, this is the very first post I am posting, so, I am very glad to introduce myself here.I've recently quitted (finished my last day two days ago) my full time job in the heavy construction industry, which I had worked in for the past 10 years as a construction safety manager.

I'd originally thought to fund the renovations (ballpark 135k) out of pocket but we just finished the exterior and I'm now considering financing options.

Hey Everyone,If you are looking to buy a house while the current landlord is going through an eviction, do you have to finish carrying out the eviction?