Market appropriate upgrades are where forced equity lives- fancy countertops, a cool backsplash, nice flooring, clean landscape, etc. 

They do what they want to upgrade the property and then send me the bill.

@Frank Agyeman-Duah I tend to agree with @Ron Szmik on upgrading for a first property. 

Looking for a contractor that can 1.) inspect the property pre-purchase and 2.) be able to repair/renovate/upgrade a property. 

Im 18 years old, fresh out of high school, no credit, I am going into the army soon to work in the medical field, I am very Conscious about staying away from consumer debt & saving more than I spend.

Ask them what the current average days on market is in your neighborhood, ask them to tour the property so they can offer suggestions regarding repairs which may be called out during a potential buyer's home inspection, have them offer guidance on upgrades to add resale value, etc.

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Inclusion of 25k from HOA to upgrade boat slip.

So the way to handle landscaping or upgrades etc is to have them as add ons to the construction contract so the builder completes and they become part of the completed. house.

Selling a few houses a year while going to school is better than working retail plus you will be learning the industry.Starting at a 2-year community college is a smart way to go to save tuition dollars as long as you have a solid upgrade (transfer) plan to a BA/BS college/university to finish.