Hello everyone,We looked at a property that needs some repairs (new water heater, washer/dryer, dishwasher, paint, flooring, kitchen counter-tops, cabinets).

But, if there were no other factors that indicated that the worker was an employee other than the investor providing finish materials, it's not cut-and-dried that a court would rule this way.Here's more info:http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-S...http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publica...Personally, I do what other recommend above -- I purchase all finish materials (cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, etc) and I have the contractor provide all the building materials (wire, pipe, roofing material, drywall, paint, fasteners, lumber, etc).To make the process easier for finish materials, I keep a Home Depot SKU list that I can reference when I'm ready to place an order. 

Thoughts on using metal roofs, stained concrete floors, quartz counter tops etc.

Here is what we put in our move out letter, which may be helpful to build on:Specifically, here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before vacating:[ ] Floors[ ] sweep/mop laminate floors[ ] vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)[ ] mop kitchen and bathroom floors[ ] Walls, baseboards, ceilings, and built-in shelves[ ] Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, stove and oven--inside and out [ ] Refrigerator--clean inside and out, empty it of food[ ] Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and plumbing fixtures[ ] Doors, windows, and window coveringsPlease don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies, or other items that belong to you.For move in, put all info in the rental agreement.  

Let me clarify: The GC did the majority of the work and subbed out things like the counter tops or the electrical to crews they usually use.

Many people adorn their kitchen with the best kitchen countertops and make sure that they are selecting from the best marble countertops.

For a kitchen, you are looking at $5,000 - $10,000 depending on finishes which would include labor and materials (demo old kitchen, new cabinets (10x10 kitchen), new granite / marble countertops, kitchen sink with faucet, tile backsplash, kitchen appliances, crown moulding on the cabinets, and tile or hardwood on the floors).

The home is just really outdated which is what most of the budget will be focused on.Draw 1Hook up 2nd floor heatComplete 2nd floor bathroomReplace 7 windows$8,000 Draw 2Patch and paint wallsInstall new flooring$7500Draw 3Install kitchen cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and appliancesYard clean up$15,500Total : $31,000

I believe an investment  property should  have the bells and whistles`; stainless steel , granite counter top, back plash , laminate or Bamboo floors, update kitchen and  bath  to get  rents from $ 1,100 a  to $ 1,300,  or a 79,000 to 100,000 sale which is Top Dollar for the area.   

The rental payments is about $150 / month under market but the gentleman that is leasing is showing pride in ownership and has added granite countertops, refinished the cabinets and built a deck.