With $65,000 invested in strategic renovations, we transformed the home by modernizing key areas and enhancing its curb appeal.

In a 1031 exchange, the replacement property must exceed the total sales price of the property sold ($700K in your example), not just your equity portion.

A handful of quality flips, BRRRR's, or new construction can transform a neighborhood quickly.

After some research online, I am reading that the cost per square foot on a gut renovation of this nature in Stamford CT is anywhere from $150-$350, which is ultimately not very helpful, because at $150 per sq ft, this is a very appealing project with a total profit of ~$175K (46% ROI) and at $350 per sq ft, it very much isn't, because it would be a net loss of 83K (haha).QUESTIONS:What can I do refine my estimate a bit given that I am not allowed to a formal inspection on the property? 

Purchase price: $58,500 Cash invested: $55,000 Sale price: $155,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Carol Tarnowski teamed up for a transformative project on 14th St, Fond du Lac, WI.

I just closed a DSCR loan on a Duplex with Total Quality Lending.

California landlords can now enjoy streamlined maintenance and cost savings thanks to AB 2622.
Signed into law in September 2024, AB 2622 raises the threshold for unlicensed contracting work from $500 to $1,000...

Quote from @Gamal Harding: Anduril Industries' Expansion to Columbus: A Transformative Move for Real Estate InvestorsAnduril Industries, a prominent defense technology company based in Costa Mesa, California, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker International Airport.

Harlem is undergoing a significant transformation, and properties like this one, which offer both historical significance and modern amenities, are in high demand.

Cash flow and transform the neighborhood.