After closing, I painted the whole interior of the house, made some small maintenance repairs, added new LVP and updated light fixtures.

I need to install LVP throughout, replace bathroom vanity, toilet, and fixtures, install a new dishwasher, and finish a 300 sqft ADU with drywall, paint, and LVP that can be used as an office, rec room, etc. 

All it needs now is a little TLC to bring it to life—think fresh paint, new fixtures, etc.The cabinets, floors, and walls are all in good shape, so you’ve got a solid starting point.

Just to present an alternative point of view regarding California residents investing in STRs, I'd say the gambit still works and works well.For one thing, you still get to use the Section 263(a) tangible property regulations' de minimis rules, which probably mean you can immediately expense most of the furniture and fixtures in your STR.For another thing, while for your California return you won't be able to use bonus or accelerated depreciation for the personal property, you will still use shorter 5-year and 7-year lives for maybe 25% of the improvements.But the big thing: The federal tax bill is far, far bigger.

Hired hourly handyman and friends to assist me in upgrades of windows, door, cabinets, basically all new fixtures in 12/2009.

Hired hourly handyman and friends to assist me in upgrades of windows, door, cabinets, basically all new fixtures in 12/2009.

We refinished Floors, New paint on all walls and ceilings, new light fixtures, rebuilt entire back deck, painted entire exterior, trimmed large oak trees where branches were hanging over the roof.

Bathroom:Demo & Prep ($750):DIY toilet, vanity, and flooring removal.Professional plumber for plumbing adjustments.Toilet ($250):Standard, efficient model.Vanity & Sink ($900):A modest-sized vanity and sink combo.Flooring ($500):Wall Tile (Shower/Tub Area) ($1,000):Basic ceramic tile for the shower/tub surround.Shower/Bath Fixtures ($250):Update showerhead and faucet.Lighting & Paint ($250):DIY painting.Update light fixtures.Permits & Contingency ($3,000)Total rehab cost: $30,500Amount Needed: $30,500ROI: 45% of $30,500Investment Duration: 30days Profit: $13,725Total payout in 50days: $44,225EMD: The buyer has put down a 20% earnest money deposit based on the property’s ARV and they are all set to complete the purchase as soon as the rehab is done.To find out more about our Joint Venture projects, please visit our website: http://strandparkproperties.comWe're able to guarantee the return on investment (ROI) by finding buyers for the properties before listing them on our website for possible joint venture fix and flip.

Outside of that, looking for value add opportunities that help maximize rents and understanding immediate needs to turn it over to the a rental (appliances, fixtures, paint, flooring, etc.). 

Or the always popular, “My tenant moved out and stole my washer, dryer, water heater and light fixtures!!!”