Investment properties? Look at this checklist

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Real Estate

When starting your journey towards purchasing investment properties you must determine if this is the right move for you. I have created a list of items to help you understand  everything involved and how to make sure you are making a good investment. Consider purchase price, budget for repairs, budget for upgrades, resale value and holding costs.

Rehab/Resale Checklist:


Exterior:

Exterior finish - repair, replacement, painting/staining


Roof - repair or replacement 


Windows and doors - repair or replacement


Curb appeal improvement


Landscaping


Exterior decks, porches, and patios


Driveways and sidewalks

 

Interior:

 

General repairs             


Hardwood floors - refurbishing or refinishing         


Other floor coverings or carpeting


Painting and wallpaper removal


Light fixture replacement


Cabinet and door hardware replacement


Remodeling - opening or moving walls


Kitchen - improvement or remodeling plan


Baths - improvement or remodeling plan


Transformational feature (new molding or woodwork, built-ins, additional baths, fireplace, etc) 

 

Mechanical:

Furnace


Water heater


Air conditioner


Electrical service and wiring (house and garage)


Garage door opener


Plumbing repairs



Structural:

Foundation 


Framing


Eradication issues:


Mold


Asbestos


Radon


Water leakage or seepage


As determined in an average price range and property, the following is a list of the highest returning improvements; in other words, those with the most positive impact on value for the cost.

Egress window in basement
Mudjacking/sidewalk/stoop repair
New garage
New driveway
Deck
New front door
New garage doors
New siding
Minor kitchen remodel
Minor bath remodel
Attic bedroom addition
Interior and exterior painting
Refinish hardwood floors
Replace carpeting
Replace light fixtures

Make sure the numbers work! And please call and we will help every step of the way.

Maria Susana Huntwork

Licensed Realtor #405-692-94
Phone: 612-322-0132
Email: mariasusanarb@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mnhomemaster.com/
3495 Northdale Blvd NW #200
Coon Rapids, MN 55448