Also, I'd check A/C unit -central vs in wall - central will be more expensive to fix/replace vs in wall unit that can be swapped out easily as DYI.

Quote from @Elliot Angus: Hey everyone,I’m looking for advice from investors who hit the scaling wall early on.I’m on my third BRRRR and running into a timing issue with capital that I’m sure others here have dealt with.Here’s my situation:All-in on my current BRRRR: $260,000Expected ARV: $325,000A 75% LTV refi will return about $243,000, so I’ll still have around $17,000 tied upI’m not expecting (or looking for) a perfect 100% cash-out.

Since I plan to hold this property long-term, I don’t care about increasing official square footage, I just want a functional space.Question: Has anyone here done a “garage upgrade” or ADU extension like this, pulling permits for essentials (bathroom, electrical, replacing garage doors with walls/windows) but keeping it simple otherwise?

If so, consider the cost of adding noise insulation to the street-facing walls. 

I don’t know of any contractors who would do more than hang plastic sheeting over open entrances, maybe on a good day they might block a heating vent if you’re lucky.after I’ve had all the demo and drywall done, I have a cleaning lady I know come in to clean every surface, ceiling to floor.

A wall added to divide the living area from the bedroom and an egress window in the bedroom.I have not priced out for the area but I assume I can rent it out for 600/700Looking to see does this blur the lines of house hacking or is this considered a full on "ADU" within the property.

Those quotes can be fair for a 4‑zone retrofit without ducts, but only if the scope is apples to apples: line-set lengths, BTUs per head, brand/warranty, electrical, condensate pumps, permits, and wall patching.

My framer said that it shaved a day off on the walls alone.

We basically took it down to the walls and everything is new.

Honestly, If the agent stays silent, the truth usually surfaces through the broker, escrow officer, or another party involved in the transaction once the deposit issue becomes apparent.