Only the laminate counter top is new....it's "updated" because an update was done. 

But, I also need the following:ComparablesBest places to find wholesale materials (such as quartz countertops)A good Realestate investor law firmBest company for Realestate investor insuranceHow to find out if I need permits I may have much more questions, but I'll just start here...thanks.

We will then address the interior by updating the kitchen with new appliances, cabinets, and countertops where needed; updating the bathroom with new vanities and showers where needed; and the bedrooms and common areas with updated flooring or carpets and paint.

We fixed up the vacant one with new flooring, paint, lights, heaters, countertops and a few appliances.

For example, kitchen counter-tops may not be a good investment for rental property but for a flip it would be.

maybe put a section on the forum for do it yourselfers . a place someone can go ask question that they are having with a project . maybe some of us have been through . not with purchising houses part lets say how to cut a counter top to repalce a fit in the counter top stove to a regular floor stove and etc...

IE. don't pay for quartz countertops if homes with formica countertops will still be rented at or above market rates. 

I also did a full renovation, (top of the line everything, built-in fridge and dishwasher, marble backsplash and countertops blah blah blah).

We're doing the home nice though - Hardie siding, good windows, granite countertops, SS appliances, etc.

Hi @Idowu Babalola, if you are finding difficulty finding multifamily properties and can stomach the crumbs that roommates leave on the countertop, your initial idea of house hacking is definitely worth it.