Budget $15-$20k for a rewire.To take it a step further, if you build a relationship with your subcontractors they may even teach you how they estimate so you can repeatedly build a robust estimate completely on your own.Excluded from the above is foundation issues & outages in the framing (often caused by foundation issues).

I just know that when we had french drains installed around the house foundation and redid all the drainage systems in the yard they were 4' deep and they made sure that the slope was sufficient for the task.

By holding onto those properties, you'll be savoring the sweet taste of appreciation and cash flow, laying the foundations of a solid empire for generations to come.A long-term mindset is key to building lasting wealth in real estate.

It sounds like you may be looking for something more like this:  www.synergypgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Investment-Presentation.pptxWe've started using an analyst that we found at www.upwork.com to put together our deal pitchbooks. 

Opportunities like this don't come along often and can be the foundation for your future.You just need to know what repairs are going to come due and when, and start learning about how to be a landlord.

By this time next year, we aim to have invested in our first rental property and improved our credit, setting a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.I am open to any knowledge or advice anyone has to give as I am currently learning about real estate investing. 

But nowhere near what we could have had they been finished a year ago (200k or more each).We have one right now in Gatlinburg that we picked up from someone that got the foundation in and that was it and had to sell fast because of a divorce. 

The fact that you’re thinking about “unearned income” through real estate is smart — it’s a way to grow wealth while keeping your benefits intact.With $35K saved up, you’ve got a solid foundation.

@Marquise Bailey-DillardCongrats on becoming debt-free and on your first successful BRRR/house hack—it sounds like you’ve built a solid foundation!

It gave me a solid foundation for understanding how to manage contractors and deal with the logistics of projects.