As an out of state investor, I made the decision to pull my equity out as construction costs in the area are incredibly high with limited availability right now.I completely agree that luxury rentals would be my prime target for a 1031.

Since most rehab funds are non-Dutch, meaning you don't pay interest unless used, it acts as a safety net for hidden issues or new opportunities.

The Program utilizes forgivable loans called "Deferred Payment Loans," which require no monthly payments to subsidize the required costs of rehabilitation.

Make them based on what your tenants need (not want) which would also allow for them to customize (furniture use) to their tastes.I wrote a book on this a number of years ago that touches on a lot of these things, but it was focused on my specialty, "Energy Efficient, cost effective homes". 

What’s the best way to remodel this that will be the most cost effective?

It doesn't cost anything to attend RE meeting, introduce yourself and get contact of people who invest in properties.

I love that you rented two of your bedrooms as mid term and short term rentals and made enough to pay for the mortgage and now you are going to use the rental income to show you can qualify for another property.This is an excellent strategy and one more people should consider doing in this inflationary environment to offset the biggest cost in their budget--housing.As you rightly point out, you can use this strategy with every house you buy accumulating a portfolio of houses that you originally started out living in as a primary residence every two years.Well done and more people should consider doing the same, or rent their garage, or shed, or a boat, or an extra car.Love it!

I'm a construction cost estimator building my real estate network, and want to offer my experience to the BP forums.I've spent 3 years in residential estimating and 5 years in commercial estimating.

Not to scare you - but we made one mistake on a flip - replacing old wooden windows instead of rebuilding them - and it ended up costing us $50,000 to our $175,000 profit margin.  

Currently rehabbing but need to refinance soon.