The main house is completed and as far as labor, I spent $40,000 on just labor and that includes everything from full gut demo to finishes.We are talking about a 4BD, 3BTH two story 2400 ft.² home with a bonus room.This was a full gut job, replaced…12 Windows (new construction)2 sliding doorsTook out all carpet throughout.Took out this ugly 2” thick tile from half of the downstairs portion.Removed popcorn throughout the entire houseTook one wall downA little framing workReplaced entry door 80” x 92”Drywall patchingSmooth drywall work50 recessed lightingAll electrical neededAll plumbing neededNew cement walkway instead of one walk to the front door I created two steps with two lights in each step.Install kitchen cabinets, excluding countertopInstall all three vanities3 bathtubs with one being a modern standalone tub in the masterAll tile work (bathroom wall & floor, kitchen backsplash)Installing of all hardware, faucets, showerheads, etcInstalled 8 single panel doors with hardwareAdding self-leveler after tearing out that thick tileNew LVP flooring throughout the entire house except bathrooms,all baseboards, trimsPainting the entire house, painting all the doors, painting the outside trim.Reframing the outside balconyReframing the fireplace to install new linear modern electrical fireplaceand they took care of the two trash bins.I mean, completely redone.The only thing that was not included in the $40,000 is landscaping, counter top cut and install and of course the ADU which I’m currently working on now.So my question for my fellow investors and contractors did I pay too much?

Power stripped 60 years of paint from the floor-to-ceiling river rock fire place.

My normal insurance provider(Erie) said they will not provide coverage on a rental we are about to purchase due to the home having fireplaces.

Knowing where to take financial shortcuts (floors) and where to invest (fireplaces).

in May I closed a permit that removed load bearing wall, added a bathroom, and removed a fireplace.  

I am considering a 20 foot extension to my cabin - a new master suite with bathroom and fireplace, that would take me to around 2900 feet. 

Less impactful but they also used 2 therms/day of gas (either long showers or used the gas fireplace while cooling to 61 degrees.In addition guest broke closet track and moved football table into the closet.  

One property with propane pool heat and just a gas fire place I used 1,150 gallons last year (x $3.29 a gallon).Do you have a large area needing grass cut or small area?

We went with a modern/rustic theme - added string lights in the back yard, black paint on the stone fireplace, and a mix of modern and rustic furniture and light fixtures, etc. 

My daughter and her roommate found out that the new tenants were paying only $1750 for a way better unit (larger, fireplace, wood floors, etc.).