This is really important in remodel when using an unlicensed contractor especially when there unlicensed buddy is doing electric, plumbing, hvac etc.

The immediate area is being remodeled and close to downtown and the hospital.

Just make sure to VET THEM.Keywords: Pittsburgh,Contractor, Allegheny Remodel, JPPM Jeremy Pace Property Managment LLC

That means roof 25 year life span, appliances and hot water heater 12 year life span,hvac 20 year life span, bath and kitchen remodel 20 year life span, etc will come out of the cash flow.

If you will be living there, your best option is to get an FHA (203)k loan which will only require 3.5% down and you can roll the cost of the remodel into the loan. 

A number of roof replacements, multiple brand new HVAC units put in, whole house re-pipes, complete interior & exterior repaints, remodels, etc. 

We fixed up the tenant’s side and have been living in/remodeling our side slowly for the past 2.5 years.

We have the knowledge, resources, and time to do most light remodeling ourselves, but we also seem to be buying at a pretty bad time (low home supply in our general area). 

Cash then after the remodel did an appraisal and took out a traditional loan.How did you add value to the deal?

I'm following the steps in the link below.https://medium.com/keycafe/und...Anyway, I'm making progress but now hit a bump in the road in trying to get my "certificate of use (CU)"; so for me to get this I first need to submit a building permit application for remodeling requesting a "change of use" to "condo-hotel".