Flipping homes has quickly become one of the best ways to make a fortune in America. Its almost impossible to turn on your TV without seeing four or five shows that are explicitly dedicated to this avenue of investment. In addition to that, the other hundred or so shows that are on daily that show you how to renovate your home, remove, clutter, clean up your yard, add a new bathroom, or have it all done for you by a huge blonde guy in overalls, have catapulted America into a home reno/flipping craze.
So, saving the huge blonde guy a trip to your area, you are going to have to plan this reno/flip out yourself. Time to prioritize! This exercise is going to involve some ability on your part to stand back and remove any emotional attachment that you have to the house. If you were a buyer, what would stand out first? Typically in older homes, there are a few suspects that usually make the list. Out of date appliances, old fixtures, unkempt hedges, cluttered garages. If you have just bought the home then cleaning and renovating will be much easier however, make sure to get some furniture in there before you show the home.
Break the process up into three parts,...