Hands On Real Estate Investing

We are embarking on our first renovation project! We just purchased a 4 bedroom townhouse, and the 4th bedroom is on the lower level. It has space for a walk-in closet, and we are hiring a contractor to hang drywall, paint, add carpeting, light fixtures, shelves, etc. We are very excited about our project because it will add monthly rental income and market value to the rental property!

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A photo posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 4, 2016 at 6:53pm PDT

We used Home Advisors to search for a licensed, bonded, and experienced contractor. If you haven’t heard of Home Advisors, they pre-screen contractors for you. Customers provide feedback on the Home Advisors website, and you can also ask for references. You provide a description of the work, and contractors contact you and provide an estimate. We signed a contract a few days ago, and the contractor began work the next day. He has already hung drywall and plastered.

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A photo posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 4, 2016 at 6:56pm PDT

The contractor is making quick progress on the walk-in closet. Painting is complete, shelves have been installed, access panels are finished. The only thing left is to add plywood sub-floor and carpeting to match the bedroom closet.

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A video posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 7, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

County regulations require that a room has a closet to quality for “bedroom” status. The walk-in closet costs $2,617.00, which seems pricey. However, we expect to receive an extra $240 per month in rental income. Therefore, the walk-in closet will pay for itself in less than 1 year!

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A photo posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 7, 2016 at 7:37am PDT

For an excellent overview of closet costs and requirements by Home Advisors, click here.

Stay with us we experience a first-time renovation. If this contractor does an excellent job on the walk-in closet, we may have him add a full bathroom to the lower level.

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A video posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 14, 2016 at 8:20am PDT

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A video posted by handsonrealestateinvesting (@handsonrealestateinvesting) on May 14, 2016 at 8:41am PDT

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