Also, property values there don’t generally increase like they do in the US.Trying to apply US strategies in another country often doesn’t work.

Agree with Colleen! 

Would agree with what Jon said. it's a part of real estate. eventually it would have to be redone some point in the future.

Their employment contracts pay considerably less and in some ares of the country are more volatile and prone to changes or cancellations.

I agree that a large home like north star won't do well enough to cash flow.

Also agree with Bjorn.

I agree with what the others have commented.

Thanks Matt, Totally agree and understand, that's why I'm in looking for general ballpark figures to understand if the total project cost is realistic for our budget.

If you are selling, your listing agent should discuss with you how he/she gets compensated and the two of you agree on the price.

I agree taxes are high here and I don't like it either, but we don't have not state income tax here either which is why between 2010 and 2020, 25% of the net positive migration to Texas was from California.