The property took water in the first floor and sits across the water. 

A little work upfront saves a lot of time and headaches down the road.5) Tenant proof when you do upgrades - an example is use hard surfaces for flooring versus carpet.

I need a plumber, electrician, flooring, and cabinetry contractors.

I am building a home bigger then I normally would, in order to pocket the equity.Could use referrals to: consultants, engineers, foundation, excavating, drywall, cabinet, flooring, roofing, electrical, pretty much anyone good!

Bottom floor is a 14'6"x36' (504sf) 1+1.

What do you guys think about laminate floors in the bedroom.  

We're refinishing hardwood floors in our 3 family that we recently purchased.

Anything can.If the house is older in a neighborhood that is old.If the appliances are old, windows old and leaking, visual cosmetics are tired looking.How is the floors, electric, plumbing, and even the landscaping.In general, its impossible to know unless you compare properties and neighborhoods.

Just sold a foreclosure listing where the bank did $85k+ in renovations including 2 completely new bathrooms, upgraded the kitchen, roof, HVAC, redid the floors, and even landscaping.

The home appraised for 25k more than what I purchased it for, and I put a 20k downpayment, plus the improvements that I've made during the 4 months I've owned the home (paint, flooring, etc.. ) My lender notified me that even if I refi into a conventional loan with them (I currently have an FHA) that the Flood insurance premium would still be there.