In this video, I walk you through the full before renovation tour of our latest project and ask for your help in deciding: Should we spend $30K on a deck for this flip? This is an entry-level house with huge potential, but one major decision is holding us up. Adding a deck would connect the living room to the backyard and unlock indoor outdoor living, but the cost, permits, and timeline could stretch our renovation budget.
You’ll see everything wrong with the property as it stands today: leaning stairs, outdated design, popcorn ceilings, a small enclosed kitchen, old flooring, dark bedrooms, and a backyard that needs major cleanup. We’re renovating this long-term rental from top to bottom, and I’ll share how we plan to transform each space while staying within a $200,000 renovation budget.
If you’re learning to flip houses, already flipping, or interested in real estate investing, this video gives you a real look into our renovation process. I break down the pros, cons, and actual numbers. Now I need your input.
00:00 Should We Spend $30K on a Deck? 00:11 Entryway, Front Door & Safety Concerns 01:04 Living Room, Fireplace & Backyard Access 02:05 Deck Idea: Connecting Indoor & Outdoor Living 02:25 Dining Room & Small Kitchen Layout 03:26 Kitchen Fixes: Layout, Cabinets & Appliances 03:56 Guest & Primary Bathrooms: Full Makeover Plan 04:31 Bedrooms: Lighting, Flooring & Storage Issues 06:14 Basement Stairs & Family Room Renovation 06:55 Backyard & Landscaping Vision 08:04 Deck Costs, Permits & ROI Breakdown 09:28 Final Numbers & Is the Deck Worth It?
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