Gutted interior and reformatted floor plan to include true master with ensuite bath, new hall bath location, added interior laundry and dry bar plus new HVAC, new roof, new electrical panel and whole house rewire, new kitchen, flooring, paint, landscaping, etc.

Removed all interior studs and reframing out two bedroom/two bath.

Their Monthly rents are $800 & $750 but the Fair market rents for a Single Family Home with same beds/baths/sqft are $1,000 - $1,200 & the conditions of it is great, repairs needed would mainly be cosmetics interior and updating. 

Saw cracks in outer cement wall as well as higher on the wall towards the ceiling interior and where the ceiling and wall join together.

Examples: repairing interior damage from a roof leak, water damage, changing a water heater in a living space, etc.

In my experience, the condition they keep the exterior is commiserate with how they keep the interior.  

Built in 1909 and boasting an updated rustic interior, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath with loft vacation rental is sure to provide a relaxing atmosphere for you and your loved ones.

By the looks of it only random wood members in the foundation have any evidence of treatment but the rest of it, including window frames, interior foundation walls and attic show no sign of treatment.

How much per square foot to install vinyl plank flooring or laminate, how much for tile, how much per square foot to cut and install granite/quartz countertops, how much per box to install cabinets, how much per square foot for interior/exterior paint, drywall, appliance install, install vanities, how much per square foot for shower tile, how much for a 30  year dimensional shingle roof on a 1500 square foot house with standard size 2 car garage, etc.Getting a contractor bid will include their markup on everything (In this market, anywhere from 20-40%) and you'll never get a house under contract using those numbers

In addition we'll work on cosmetic as well as functional items, like repair and paint the exterior and interior, do some work in the kitchen and bathroom, and take advantage of many of the MassSave initiatives like adding a heat pump and smart thermostats - for next to nothing.Luckily we're still in somewhat of the off season so it's the best time to do this work.We have discussed working on plans for upgrading then put that into motion this time next year then once completed, refinance with a much more valuable property.