The key word will be underpinning for you if you have to dig, it's a pain but you are going to live there, do it.  

Doors (or even just new door hardware) can also add value with minimal costs as these are things buyers see and touch as opposed to insulation, roof, etc. that are hidden.Keeping your rehab costs low: The number one way for this is experience and when you lack it, you just have to settle for lower profits at first until you have experience.

Retirement plans are best suited for lending.On a positive note, it's not a difficult business to learn and earn double digit returns with very little risk, if you're careful.

Couple hundred dollars cash flow, and double digit ROI.

I buy mine from Multifamily NW (they have digital signing built in, and after the initial fee the annual subscription for unlimited use of the forms is under $50 for 5 or fewer units).You might also consider getting your lease from the local landlord association.

Some may recommend parking it in the stock market, which could get you higher yield. but also opens you to double digit loss.

Whose face will he be giving the single digit to when things don't go well?

Hello All-Before I settle on Lowe’s / Home Depot, I wanted to find out what other same-type local stores exist in the Catonsville, Glen Burnie or near that carry things like door knobs/ hinges, HVAC registers, kitchen cabinet hardware, light fixtures and even appliances.I don’t live in the area any longer and have not for many years and the area stores have changed so much.It’s a whole house upgrade and while I have settled the cabinets and flooring - it’s the other little things that I now need to consider.

We digitally staged our last 2 houses and that was a nice balance.

Cheaper places to get materials overall less than hardware stores.