I admire your drive.....18 yrs is young to be doing this, but it can be done.However....if you came to me and said you would handle the rehab and management of the property, I would ask you to show me proof of any experience you have had with construction, management or anything else related to Real Estate.

Or find a reasonable construction cost estimator app.  

@Milton Carrillo changing the building from a two family to a three family would be considered a “change of use” which would trigger new construction standards, which are sprinklers.

Also, how do I get them to lease even before I start construction.

One of the challenges we faced is having to live in a constant construction zone.

I found this article stating that there's been an increase in water / sewage due to recent construction at the water treatment plant, but these bills are hundreds of percent more than i've been paying over the years.Anyone in the Binghamton area having a similar experience?

I was just driving down the street and I look to my left and I see "Plans, Permits, Construction" on a building.

.- 1890 Construction; brick (original house) & vinyl-sided (1-story addition) - 3Bed/1Bath; 1 bed and bath downstairs, 2 beds and 1 extra community area upstairs- Originally a 3Bed/0Bath.

I spent most of my 20's in the construction industry and know a lot about doing the actual work it takes to renovate a home, so I feel that gives me some sort of edge.

Good evening,I sunk a large amount of capital into 2 renovation projects and am looking to recoup my money. The 2 properties already have first position mortgages on them. What is preferable; a cash-out refinance OR t...