They were trying to pull the same stunt with me from October to December last year while attempting a transition.I showed up in person at their office a few times, but what really got results was me calling everyday at different times, leaving VMs, sending my own emails, having the secretary send internal emails to the PM, and generally being a nuisance.  

Purchase price: $217,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Sale price: $338,900 Rebuilt upper and lower decks, interior and exterior paint job renovated the entire kitchen with new appliances and kitchen cabinets, replaced all interior and exterior lightings.

I scheduled the demolition of the interior finishes for the following Monday.We were met with a nasty surprise that Monday afternoon.

Complete interior remodel.What was the outcome?

We’re fortunate in this area as it’s a tourist hot spot high in international tourism.  

I had been listening and reading from BiggerPockets but didn’t really internalize all that info and didn’t TRULY know what I was doing (I imagine you are wiser than that).

A two person paint crew can easily finish a house in a few days (starting with a primer coat, ceilings, walls, trim, and interior doors).If you really don’t know what you are doing, maybe do not do it since a bad job will cost you in the long runIf you seriously plan on doing work yourself in the long run, then definitely do it to build up your experience and skill.

If its a gut remodel , insulation in interior walls or floors between units .( odds are someone will have kids and they are noisy)  Double up the drywall for sound and a fire break .

This can help you avoid an interior inspection, or assist you in getting more value for renovation you have done.Credit unions are often a good place to obtain a HELOC.

For me that meant figuring out how I can find offshore talent to handle my property management, bookkeeping, interior design, everything.