We added value by performing a rather extensive rehab, modernizing the floorplan, and also adding a half bath and other amenities.

On the first floor we opened two walls to allow for a modern floorplan and added a double glass sliding door to access the back patio.

On the first floor we opened two walls to allow for a modern floorplan and added a double glass sliding door to access the back patio.

Light fixtures range in price, but there are Now many options that are affordable and immediately modernize a space and potentially become more “efficient” as well.

Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Crazy cat lady duplex.

Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Crazy cat lady duplex.

I will conclude my rant with this comment from a lady I know who came to this realization.

It was in need of a complete rehab and we put another $80K into it before renting it to a nice young lady in January 2019.

Hi Jessica,Well it seems like it should be a very positive experience for the young ladies who have to endure this situation.Which (in future years) might make their children's life a little better too.Seems like it's been an issue for decades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Bought a home that needed some simple modernizing at a great price in a sub-par neighborhood.