Above and beyond those major issues, the kitchen is in good shape, just need to replace the countertops, a few cabinet doors and appliances.

Tore out the whole kitchen and bathroom.

It really has become standard practice for me to change every single water valve as part of the rehab, including the main shut-off, the laundry valves, both bathrooms, the kitchen sink, and even the icemaker valve.

Food is my life and passion, I've been a Chef on a yacht and worked in several kitchens/bars abroad.

There is low hanging fruit, like granny's garden window to install in her kitchen, charge her $500 for 2 hours work.There are hundreds of fix it guys, carpenters, roofers or construction types running around here, many think they can be a general contractor or go out on their own.

People LOVE old houses - well, they love houses with charm - but they want a modern kitchen and bath and updated electrical and all that fun expensive stuff.

One company, Eagle's Landing, has 800 rooms available, while University Place has 600.The place I will be renting is a 4 bedroom 4 bath apartment with shared kitchen, living, dining, and in-house washer/dryer.

The people booking will just pay you a flat rent.Biggest problem you will have is that you need a full service kitchen with refrigerators and stoves.

The plan was to BRRRR.Renovation Cosmetic onlyRefinished floors, all new kitchen appliances, new laundry machines, added dishwasher.Improved layout - Added a small wall to create a hallway on the first floor.

Check with your local kitchen/granite spots before you pull the trigger though.