How to NOT Play Renovation Roulette

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🎲 How to NOT Play Renovation Roulette

🚀 The Quick Tip

Ever open up a wall during a renovation and think, “Welp... there goes the budget”?

You’re not alone. We call it Renovation Roulette — and too many investors play it by accident.

Here’s one smart way to avoid it:

You’re not looking for design advice — you’re looking for landmines.

🕵️ What the Inspector Can Reveal

• Hidden water damage

• Outdated electrical or unsafe wiring

• Foundation or roof issues

• Improper past work (the “DIY special”)

• Termite activity or mold that’s not yet visible

Sure, it’ll cost you a few hundred bucks — but it could save you thousands in change orders, contractor delays, and "oh no" moments.

💡 Pro Tip

Ask your inspector to give you a repair priority list. Not everything needs to be fixed right away — but knowing what’s hiding behind the scenes lets you budget like a pro.

✅ Bottom Line

You don’t have to gamble on your rehab.

Treat the inspection like a recon mission. Know the terrain before you charge in with a sledgehammer.

Because nothing kills your ROI faster than surprises you could have seen coming.