I purchased it about 5 years ago and have given it a complete remodel.

With his construction contacts and cheap access to remodelling supplies, we should have a good start once we figure out the financing.

With only a few apartment/condos on the market between $80-$100k what remodel you invested you would probably not get back in return.It is a tough investment place, living in town is key to resale value!

When we are doing a flip or remodeling project, he helps me on the weekdays he has off while our son is in school..

I am working on finishing up a total remodel of a 4 bedroom, 2500 sq ft house in a great area.

Charles, You really don't need a general contractor, Find you a good licensed and insured remodeling contractor, treat him right and and pay him right, you will have a good reliable trustworthy person/company to build a relationship with and make lots of money...Zack

I now do remodel work & rehab kitchens (I own a custom cabinet shop in the area) and just purchased a owner financed rental in NLR that I'm currently working on.

I have since remodeled about half my house and now getting the bug again along with really getting tired of the corporate life.

A few ideas off the top of my head:- Get a real guard dog- Get a fake guard dog (i.e. search for "Rex the Barking Dog")- Get an alarm- Or just put up alarm signs- Make friends with the neighbors and ask them to watch out for your house- Don't put items like fridges, stoves, etc (anything a thief would likely want) in the house until the very end of your remodel or you absolutely have to

I immediately had to evict a tenant and remodel his unit.