I am in the process of purchasing a property in Stamford, CT and the place needs a basic interior cosmestic renovation (i.e. replacing floor, changing out plumbing fixtures, updating kitchen, installing new appliances etc).

I bought this house that was foreclosed, the owner had an actual handyman business and thought string was a fine way to hold plumbing.

I'd suggest calling around places that do HVAC *and* plumbing.

Assuming that the basic infrastructure is already in place, meaning I don't have to add on to the house, I can get in and out for less than $10k including adding/moving plumbing.

As a plumbing contractor there arent many hand tools that I dont personally own.

Our economy has fallen into such a deep recession that some forecasters predict a record 40% decline in gross domestic product in the second quarter.

Ch. 504B.(8) Family Member shall mean a property owner’s child, step-child, adopted child, foster child, adult child, spouse, sibling, parent, step-parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, or registered domestic partner as defined by Saint Paul Code of Ordinances section 186.02 and any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the property owner is the equivalent of a family relationship.(9) Landlord shall mean the property owner or agent of the property owner.(10) Lease shall mean an oral or written agreement creating a tenancy in real property.(11) Rental Application Fee shall mean a fee paid by the potential tenant to a landlord, in order for the landlord to screen the background of the potential tenant before signing the lease. (12) Relocation Assistance shall mean a payment in an amount equal to three times the rental housing affordability limit at sixty (60) percent of Area Median Income for the Twin Cities metro area as published by the Metropolitan Council.

Keep in mind, this all started with a small leak in the basement plumbing of a very old house:Tenant reported she could hear a leak in the basement when she did laundry. 

I genuinely enjoy doing carpentry and minor plumbing/electric, so I did much of the work myself.

Upgraded electric, new plumbing, HVAC, new kitchens, bath etc.