Landscaping has the largest ROI (of about 200%), adding a wood deck or a patio will also provide a big increase in value (100% ROI).Add living space, consider converting attic space, finishing a basement, or repurposing a large living area to add a bedroom without expanding the home's footprint - this will give you an average ROI of around 75%.

Maybe about 13-15 acres with some harsh terrain, streams, dense woods I don't want to cut down ever.

You’ve got Conway and the Mt Washington/Breton Woods area.

Made from solid logs from the now-extinct Chestnut tree, wood floors, and original rock fireplace.  

However, you can expect to recover about 50-55% of your investment when selling the home.Another good option would be to consider converting attic space, finishing a basement, or repurposing a large living area to add a bedroom without expanding the home's footprint.Some other tips to help you save on materials while still creating an appealing finished product: buy in bulk, shop at discount stores and outlets, look for overstock, discontinued items, or slightly imperfect materials, attend auctions and Estate sales, incorporate reclaimed wood, vintage fixtures, or other salvaged items for a unique look at a lower cost, build relationships with suppliers...If you have any more questions or are looking for funding please feel free to reach out to us, we're a private lender.Regards,Jackson

Remove acoustic, paint walls light tans, use composite wood floors.  

@Roy Oliphant, was it property you already purchased at auction, or one you wanted to buy from state?

When we rehabbed, we pulled up all carpets and found that the old wood floors could be sanded/polished/waxed ,so I then hired someone to sand/polish/wax the floors in all rooms and they turned out beautifully.

The windows are not wood but rather aluminum. 

Its a 4BR/3BA lake house in the woods of Wisconsin and on septic.