Purchase price: $97,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Sale price: $200,000 The structure was in great shape but needed cosmetic upgrades and some reconfiguring of the interior.

Should I work with a local Architect to design from scratch?

If it is a high-end project, I would spend on an actual lIcensed designer.

Today, we’re focusing on paint, fixtures, and all the details that give your rehab a polished, move-in-ready look.Step 34: Paint – Interior & ExteriorFresh paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to give a home a clean, updated feel.Interior paint: Touch up walls, ceilings, trim, and doors.

design one for yourself. think about your market. like in columbus we have infill lots at 30x120 and so we developed and designed a house for ourselves. we build the same house and continue to Make modifications. it's the only new build we offer to build for clients. that's just my opinion. architects we didn't even use we looked at national builder Floorplans and decided. our typical lot is 3000-4000 square feet that we build on 

Great interior pictures and someone does a drive by and exterior is in poor shape, no one in buying it. 

The interior was made up of high efficiency HVAC systems, contemporary lighting, and electric water heaters.

Great interiors that attracted awesome tenants What was the outcome?

I was working on new home additions, new construction, and custom interior finishing.

It will take some work and flexibility on design, but it isn't that hard.Here is a pretty good article on the subject of furniture depreciation - https://www.business-accounting.net/how-to-depreciate-furnit...Get with your CPA to make sure you meet all the requirements.