This is because it is fast to patch, but the fast can add up. 

Walls can be patched and skimmed to make them look new without gutting a room. 8.

That said, even with conservative rental income estimates, my living expenses would eventually drop to several hundred dollars less than what I’m currently paying in rent once the house hack starts generating income.I do have cash reserves to weather some rough patches, but the idea of pushing my budget this hard makes me uneasy.

Living/Dining Room:Demo & Prep ($1,000):DIY carpet removal and ceiling work.Professional for electrical work.Flooring ($2,250):LVP or good-quality laminate.Paint & Trim ($500):DIY painting.New trim.Lighting ($1,000):Update existing fixtures.Drywall/Plaster Repair ($300):Patch holes and make repairs.Window Treatments ($500):Blinds.3.

•Topsoil & Grass Seed or Sod Patches: If you want to reestablish grass, you don’t need to do the whole yard—just focus on the worst areas.

I started by patching about a dozen (not small) holes in the wall, re-doing all the drywall in the bathroom, installing new shower plumbing, putting in recessed lighting, installing seamless LVP throughout, texturing/priming/painting all walls, installing new 5 inch pine baseboard all around, and installing custom bathroom vanity/pantry cabinets, and hanging new custom shaker doors in the kitchen.

Never replace anything that can be patched together. 

Wood can be patched, sanded, filled etc too - may be easier to repair than aluminum.

Concrete Cement Contractor - to cut/break/patch concrete and dig up dirt to expose pipe. 2.

If you can get through this rough patch and the #s work, you could see your property's value double from the original purchase price in a few years.Lastly, I'd check out the Sell vs.