Have you ever bought property and renovated it?

Question

I would like a country cottage to work on.

Answer 1

Yes I have done it several times and it enables you to get the house you want. The down sides are if you live there you live with the mess too so consider carefully lol

Answer 2

Doing it now .
Figure on a minimum of 25% of the sales price for renovation costs .
Unless you are just going with walmart paint and some new curtains .

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Answer 3

I've lived in a house that was renovated but it was about 6 years ago in Los Angelos. My house was huge. JUST Color can change the size

Answer 4

Yup, it's damn hard work. Coming home everyday from work and having to paint and plaster etc... and living in a building site isn't that fun either. However it is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done and I wouldnt have changed that experience for the world.

Answer 5

Bought a burned out bungalow for 60,000 spent 60,000 on rebuilding it as a country cottage sold it ten years later for 450,000.

Lots of hard work but great benefits!

Answer 6

How lots could 'carried out up' comparable residences be merchandising for interior the section. it is the only thank you to 'wager'. Or as mentioned ask an property agent for their suggestions on the concern.

Answer 7

yes i did so with my dad. there are other factors like the location of the property and the market..even if u flip it will people want to live in that area

Answer 8

It is a lot of work. Either you are very handy or you can afford to sink a lot of money into it.

Answer 9

yes.