It will likely be necessary to extend some of the window wells.

I have been reading REI books, researching, listening to podcasts, and window shopping.

No hot water, stove not working, no heat, broken windows, door locks not working, loose railing, no lighting in common areas, garbage not in dumpster, no smoke/co2 detectors, etc. anyway that has been our experience. 

Tore out flooring in the kitchen and leveled the pier & beam foundation.

Are you looking to do a kitchen and bath rehab, a gut rehab, or something in between?

Under IRS Notice 2020-23, generally any return (along with payment) that ordinarily is due within the window mentioned above, the new due date is now July 15th, 2020.

It's two floors with the bedrooms upstairs and common areas downstairs (ie. kitchen, powder room, living room,etc..).

.), will modernize the kitchen (paint the cabinets, redo tiling, change countertops and sink), and the bathroom (updating almost everything in it).I bought the house at market rate, so I didn't "buy" a deal, but am hoping to leverage a few strategies to maximize the value we get from it.

It came to light that it's best to provide window shades or screens in a rental, or the tenant may damage the wall trying to hang their own.

Purchase price: $225,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Sale price: $353,000 Reconfigured first floor, gutted basement, new HVAC, new plumbing, new electrical, new baths and new kitchen.