Updates included:-Paint & white trim throughout-Laminate flooring throughout first floor-All new kitchen cabinets and countertops-Upgraded kitchen appliances -New carpet in bedrooms-Laminate flooring, new toilet, new vanity in bathroom-New water heater and HVAC Outside of the carpet and HVAC, I completed all the work myself and with the help of my Dad.

Updates included:-Paint & white trim throughout-Laminate flooring throughout first floor-All new kitchen cabinets and countertops-Upgraded kitchen appliances -New carpet in bedrooms-Laminate flooring, new toilet, new vanity in bathroom-New water heater and HVAC Lessons learned?

Normally that would take less than 60 days but we're in the "new normal" where justice no longer exists, particularly in a state like NJ, and you can expect to run into additional hurdles and delays.As you're evicting them, they may decide to steal all the kitchen cabinets, smash the toilets and windows, dump paint on the flooring, and other fun tricks.

Another way to get around finding a duplex that matches your budget, you can find a SFH with a Mother In Law and you can rent out the top and bottom floors independently to help you cash flow. 

Usually budget a minimum of $10K for just paint/flooring, but usually more needs to be done.

Roofs, HVAC, appliances/kitchen remodels, flooring, interior and exterior paint.  

I hope you have a very laid back tenant on the 2nd floor.

The main floor includes an open living/dining/kitchen area, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom.

Paint, Flooring, Lighting, What was the outcome?

Our floor on fix-and-flips is still 8%.