My question is how to make sure you're comparing apples-to-apples with lenders in terms of fees, etc.?

It isn't as easy as they make it out to be on infomercials or 'reality' TV, but the opportunity is there...Once you figure it out and get your resources in place, there aren't too many better ways to make a living out there.

I also mention TV, stereo, etc. placement (which room) and noise in my lease.When someone moves in, follow your lease to the letter from the start.

Does anybody know of a good app (apple or android) that can help me keep track of all my expenses during a renovation?

I may be showing my age here, but do you remember a tv commercial for beer back in the '70s where Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is arguing with some guys about whether Miller Lite is "Less filling" vs "Tastes Great?"

This game just isnt as easy as they make it out to be on TV on in guru pitches.

I may be stating the obvious, but just want to add that you want to compare apples to apples and the way you do that is via PRICE/SQUARE FOOT.

My sister (TV news producer) calls this "not burying the lead."

As far as hurting ARV, from an appraisal stand point, the two should be considered as apples and oranges and never come into the picture as far as value of your property.

I just prefer aplles to apples comparisons.