Renovated: Added granite, high end finishes and fixures, landscaping, new flooring and painting throughout.

Adding onto what @Derek Luttrell said I know Coinbase also has withdrawal limits.

I remember visiting a buddy’s place in Austin years back..he had a similar setup over his detached garage and was convinced that adding a window unit and some carpet would let him count that space towards the home’s total square footage.

His listings were mostly on nystatemls but have begun creeping up on all the other major sites.One of the properties he listed is NOT for sale according to the owner and I suspect that to be the case for many others. 

Also consider adding higher end finishes in the bathroom(s).

Value was added by leveraging the property’s desirable location and Erika’s deep market knowledge.

Then they won't need an upfront payment for work they haven't provided yet.Also, get a signed contract, copy of the drivers license, contractor's license and be added to their liability insurance.

If you DM me your email address I'll get you added to our events email list.Regarding the options you listed, I think #1 is best.

All they are doing is adding additional costs and getting zero protection.

If you added in the cash you should have to protect against contingencies, the actual return goes down (or the risk sykrockets, your choice)- If the $300K properties cashflow, definitely a better bet.