Good example, the top 500 remodelers in the nation were just ranked for 2010, the top 50 nationally each average about 15-20 million annually. 95% of those leads for the sales of 95% of those top 50, were all generated from fair booths. 10x10 tents, with a bucket, a information slip, and a couple people in polo's.

I recently have done a complete kitchen and living room remodel and imagine my property values have increased a little bit accordingly.

A full gut job, drywall entire home, including ceiling, paint in and out, carpet/flooring, landscaping, new AC, 2 new bathroom remodels, new kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances, new doors and hardware, new windows, new insulation, and staging - all for $26k?

Thanks Bryan,What we are envisioning are what you described as small projects that cash flow well and may need some minor remodelling.

I also work with my brother, who runs a home building and remodeling company - so I get some nice discounts on labor and materials.

Later, I discovered the kitchen had been remodeled and replumbed.

I like knowing I can go into a house and remodel, update, etc. to improve the value and performance (rent).

I think in all I would break even on cash flow, maybe pocket a little from maintenance and management.The house was newly remodeled on the inside when I bought it 3 years ago and I replaced all the siding, soffit and trim with hardi products and added insulation and energy efficient windows all around.

thanks glad you like it :) i tried to blog about my latest remodel, but life got in the way...go ahead and check it out if you feel like it...i just listed it and looking forward to putting after pics up :)

It's the kind of close-up view that very few builders/remodelers are willing to expose themselves to.