(I RECOMMEND AND INSIST THAT YOU DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND GET YOUR OWN COMPS)Needs some work. one side is almost finished. please message me for showings.

There are some good low risk areas in the city with steady property values and good rental rates - take on something that needs mainly cosmetic and finish upgrades to avoid getting in too far over your head on your first property.There is no magic answer on what work to do yourself versus hire out.

I am finishing up a couple projects this week and expect payment over the next few.

Three different contractors have quoted me about $10k to finish it out, and I could rent it for about $550.

I am working on a real estate crowdfunding platform, and currently finishing up my MBA in real estate at CU-Boulder.I look forward to connect with members both locally and nationwide.

We plan on finishing the basements to bring in higher rent.

If you're paying $3/sf for materials and another $2/sf for installation, you can get site-finished hardwood for about the same price ($5-6/sf), and it will be a whole lot nicer (and last much longer).Just a thought...

At that point, the lender/partner needs to have confidence that you'll work as long as it takes to finish the project, even though you already know you won't get paid a cent.

Still needed is some finishing touches, the light fixtures, equipment installation (kitchens, baths are there, just not installed yet).

IRA owners can no longer make regular contributions beginning with the tax year in which they attain age 70 and  1/2 (IRC Sec. 219(d)(1)).