Discovered Bigger Pockets and a few other shows , and been lIstenIng to podcast episodes and audiobooks for a year while I did demo on walls, fixed termite damaged boards, fixed plumbing, resurface hardwood floors, etc etc etc etc (drywal) etc.

I stand by what I said earlier about access to capital - as an investor I know that its pretty easy to access large amounts of capital, and anyone who spends a lot of time, money, and energy marketing for capital is a red flag.I believe Summit has filed for bankruptcy, but as this has happened multiple times already expect them to resurface soon with a new name & new website.

When the driveway needs to be resurfaced?

Depending on the comps, a good use of money is having your bathroom tub/tile surround resurfaced.

The overage came due to needing to resurface the bathtub.

:bathroom upgrade are one of the major places where you can get a premium return on a new tub, sink, and some tile.i've had some resurfaced and some replaced. the cost ends up around the same, but a new bigger tub can increase rent prices or resale value.be it a $50 tub you get at a restore or a $2500 tub, the installation costs are about the same, might as  well get the better one.Wiliam, both of the bathrooms (master and hallway measure 80" x 60", so there isn't much room for bigger stuff.

It hurts to put money into something "hidden" that won't bring you more $$ down the road, but as with anything preventative measures, it's the $$ it's saving you by the worst-case scenario NOT happening (i.e. not selling the house, having the issue resurface after selling and the buyer suing you, etc) that matters.Good luck with your rehab!

Just a cosmetic renovation but trying to resurface and save as much as possible? 

But over homes may need a lot of resurfacing from top to bottom, especially if you were going after the more desirable renters or upscale.Originally posted by @Brandi Scharrer:I know there are a couple of threads on the cost of furnishing a STR and they do appear to vary greatly (size, market, target audience etc.) and I'd still love to hear about cost but some of my other questions for the group are:1 - If you are starting from scratch how long does it take you to furnish your STR?

The pool needs to be drained, sanded, and resurfaced or coded.seller is offering 10k but then wants us to take the home as is.