My parents were Jehovah's Witnesses (I'm not joking) so I got started long before anyone was paying me to be out there. 

Beautiful work @Garfield McHumphries-  Looks like you created a Chicago Gem. 

Kitchen would be beautiful but lacking a bit on the storage side (pantry is on the wall I'd remove)...

Dean - welcome to beautiful Jacksonville! 

However, while I was succumbing to shiny object syndrome (admiring the fancy new kitchen, new hardware, and beautifully tiled bathrooms), my agent was crawling around in the basement crawlspaces, collecting cobwebs and assessing the plumbing.

Purchase price: $500,000 Cash invested: $136,800 Sale price: $835,000 Contributors: Dominic Turco, Jennifer Haffner Beautifully remodeled home in the desirable Kopachuck neighborhood.

I see other comments mention the benefits beautifully, so I'll leave it to them. 

Purchase price: $500,000 Cash invested: $126,000 Sale price: $799,000 Contributors: Dominic Turco, Jennifer Haffner This beautifully remodeled North Tacoma home on a quiet street offers a spacious open floor plan, and a large finished lower level.

I think Florida would be a good fit because of the beautiful weather and proximity to Colombia, where my parents are originally from.

And pay me the market difference in cash.My house is one of the best locations in Maple Valley, recently remodeled, beautiful rambler, perfect for a family or an investment home to rent out.