Property values softened in Crown Point IN. 

With the vaulted ceilings, wood trim on every doorway, and crown molding through we decided a professional painter probably could have finished the home a lot faster for about the same money.

With the vaulted ceilings, wood trim on every doorway, and crown molding through we decided a professional painter probably could have finished the home a lot faster for about the same money.

@Kellen CanfieldI guess I am OCD about these things because I get crazy when I see crown mold upside down or stuff like this.

I knew how to swing a hammer, and im a quick learner, but I had to go to YouTube for many projects (crown moulding was a blast). 

We bought it when it was built, and I lived there after college (Dad and i installed crown molding, shadow-boxes on the walls, painted, installed overhead storage in the garage, brand new high-end appliances this year, etc). 

Hi Jacques, I'm the reigning crown princess of the Wayne County tax auction- I own the most property in Jefferson Chalmers behind LandBank and one of my $2k properties is closing next week for $115k.

I learned how to: Install hardwood flooring, tile, crown moulding, window and door trim, baseboard, plastering, electrical, plumbing, hvac, you name it.If you go that route, my only advice is to make youtube your best friend, and get ready for a lot of blood sweat and tears.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $107,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Two family brick property. First investment property!

As an added touch because my cabinet guy is like me and loves to put on that special touch, there is crown at the top and the exposed sides of the cabinets are recessed-panel to match the craftsman period.To me, this makes sense for a long-term buy-and-hold rental.