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It all started with removing some interior walls and changing the floor plan, removing a chimney, adding a bedroom and bathroom, installing patio door to the backyard, and completely renovating every other interior element What was the outcome?

I'm planning on buying a LTR at the moment, likely small multifamily. markets are hard too.

The best thing you can do is plan that the first year will be on the lean side.

We have a decent plan working now, its just a matter of financing and scaling.

., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

The longest delay is the floor plans. 

When i press on the cracked areas, it does not appear soft or wet.I plan to fix it, but I worry it may reappear in months.

It all depends on the work you/your clients want to do to create value and the overall game plan.