Yes, still somewhat limited compared to tile but you can still have a bunch of options.The only problem is getting the material.

If you’re investing in a fix-n-flip project, this may come in the form of project management: meeting with GCs to bid out the construction, cutting checks to vendors and working with designers, architects, running materials etc.Assuming you’re not “the money” side of the deal, you should look to provide value in some other capacity.

Slightly less labor and material on the install and honestly from a techs perspective I find easier to maintain.Bosch is a solid up and coming product I’m not completely familiar with their entire line but I know they have a basic heat pump that is made in China and doesn’t have the best reviews.

I have a note pad on my iPhone of materials $ and labor $.

The age of the home is not as important as the age of the major components of the home, the roof, plumbing system, electrical system, age of paint and other building materials that may have lead or asbestos, variable expenses can creep up and kill an investment. 

HiYou can say there was leak and you fixed it and send the receipt of material to water company. sometimes they reduce the sewer portion of the  bill, which is usually twice the water bill.ThanksReddy

The similarities between the two  are more driven by politics/law than free market economics.  

The vacancy will be market driven and reserves will depend largely on the size of the property and the quality of construction. 

FHA loan, traditional House Hack financing.Earnest money: $10,000Used 3% Realtor Commission to contribute towards FHA down payment; cash due at closing: $1,200Rehab #1 was financed via a HELOC against House Hack #1 (purchased a SFR in Dec 2015)Materials were funded by multiple credit card accounts: a stressful way to do it...Rehab #2 including materials were ultimately reimbursed by HELOC against subject triplex, after Rehab #2 completion How did you add value to the deal?

After ten years as a data professional, I’ve learned that everyone says they love data-driven decisions but ask those same people to give a bit of money (or equity) for that skillset and they’ll say “oh, I’ll just do it myself”.