When my wife saw the stainless steel stove she made me install a new white stove and the appearance made a huge difference.We never let our tenants install refrigerators with icemakers because when they do leaks and damage is inevitable and when tenants move they always rip the plumbing apart and leave leaks.I can't tell if there are stains in the kitchen ceiling, or if there are recessed lights.

Also, him and myself do not think we can tackle this big of renovation since the house needs plumbing, electrical, etc.  

Between what the contractors say, what you see around the neighborhood and research I am sure you can find a cost effective method to replace the stairs. 

Looking for plumbing, electric, framing, and brick masonry

A close family member brought to my attention that the risk of buying an old home like this is having plumbing, sewage, and electrical issues because during the home inspection you cannot see these things since the plumbing is underground and the electrical is behind the walls.. 

I am buying a duplex near Lake Phalen in Saint Paul and am in need of a reliable, trustworthy handyman that can do a handful of repairs including misc electrical (changing GCFI), misc plumbing and some exterior work such as scraping, priming and painting window trim, etc. 

I am buying a duplex near Lake Phalen in Saint Paul and am in need of a reliable, trustworthy handyman that can do a handful of repairs including misc electrical (changing GCFI), misc plumbing and some exterior work such as scraping, priming and painting window trim, etc.

. ($2000 per year, divided by 4 properties)Add $75 per month maintenance ($900 per year - A/C, Plumbing, etc)Add $160 per month upgrades.     ($1900 per year - eventual new carpets, new paint, replace HVAC, appliances)*****$1,758 monthly outlayMonthly rent: $1800 - management 180 = $1720 +$25 trash fee+ $1745 net rent.Cash flow =.  

The BRRRR method is really for residential properties.  

You can also suggest the "flush twice" method to him.