Any smart investor would measure how much they put down to buy a investment which will guarantee them large equity gains over time and put down what is required to calculate the larger cash flow allowances.

I ordered during a 20% off sale, and they forgot to order one of my cabinets (they did the measurements and the materials list).

ST needs the income from the approved measure to pay for in depth design.

But if I want to use ROE as a measurement of the property's general performance and to help inform potential buy/sell decisions, using Cash Flow in the numerator doesn't make a lot of sense.

He went through the mistakes and created preventative measures so that I don't have to. 

If you want an added measure of re assurance, establish a relationship with a property manager that is willing to take a look at it and give their opinion of the rental potential. 

All of the backyard/fun stuff is great but IMO you will get the most measurable ROI from adding another bedroom.

MEASURE doorways for entry and rooms before buying.

Pre Fab countertops are great for a kitchen where there are no special cabinets or weird measurements, just a basic straight run of cabinets.

Let me try to share insight from the lens of a resident engineer overseeing a bridge construction.We work off a detail plan and collect quantities, inspect, count, and measure materials when they arrive on site, and try to take advantage of season product discounts.We always perform and independent check on the contractor.