Purchase price: $212,000 Cash invested: $46,000 Sale price: $325,000 Found a great 2013 SFR in an A class suburb that was mostly interior cosmetic.....IE smelled like cat urine or smells like money!!

That chuck of change could go a long way towards renovations like a small bathroom remodel, interior painting, or new flooring, etc. if you choose to sell at a higher list price. 

The simplicity of the “I’ll take the number 5, with extra insulation and interior paint on the side” approach was appealing.

11DefineConsult an interior designer12PlanCreate project plan (timelines, key dates, who to contact)13PlanCreate budget and brainstorm financing options14PlanSecure financing15BuildGet permits and licenseses16BuildGet water/electricity/power hookups set up17BuildPrepare for build (e.g. lay foundation)18BuildBuy structure19BuildBuild and remodel structure (insulation, electric, siding, etc.)20BuildBuild out interior design (e.g. paint, decorate, etc.) and buy appliances/decor21BuildBuild out lawn and landscape22BuildFinalize the exterior of the building (e.g. paint and fixtures)23MarketTake photos24MarketCreate listing25MarketCreate websiteThanks!

In many instances on defaulted loans, the interior of the properties get trashed, and have significant amount of work which lowers the value of the property significantly.

There were crack on ceiling above the kitchen and of course few walls too (interior and exterior). 

Interior is just framing, some plumbing, no electrical.  

I initially paid out of pocket for most of the interior updates / rehab costs when the family moved in, but now it could use new roof shingles (which we've got estimates on) and some minor updates in the kitchen and garage.

Have you gone onto Zillow and actually looked at the interior pics or the competition compared to your house?

New metal roof, painted the interior and exterior, sanded and painted the kitchen cabinets, and installed a new furnace.