Tips to Turn a Profit from your Multi Family Housing Renovation Project

Renovating a commercial property for profit isn’t about painting walls and watching the returns roll in. It is about analyzing and prioritizing repairs, maintenance, and making improvements against a sensible budget to add value to the property in the long run. Having said that, budget planning and resource allocation are not rocket science either!

Here are some helpful tips to set you up for a successful renovation project.
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1. Be Realistic with your Renovation Goals

Going with your gut feeling is a good thing but when it comes to investing your hard earned money, take emotions out of the equation. Be watchful of trends in your industry and look for improvements that are most likely to add value to the property. Changes that don’t fit the description are useless, no matter how fancy they are.

2. Renovate Around your Target Audience

The best way to go about multifamily property renovation is to give your audience the center stage. Think around the preferences of your target audience and keep design choices neutral not personal. Study the market, know what your competitors are offering that your property lacks, keep track of multi family renovation trends in the industry, and learn what your target audience demands out of a rental unit. Tailor make the improvements to suit your target market, whether renters or buyers. Contemporary kitchens with kitchen islands are in demand and an addition you should consider for your units. In addition, most renters have pets and having some provisions for pets makes your property more appealing.

3. Budget Like a Hawk

Aim at getting the most out of your investment, put a budget in place to make sure that your expenses are met within the set limit and the return on investment is worth  your outlay. Your budget must include:
●       Total cost, including solicitor fees, and pest and building inspection
●       Renovation costs
●       Interest repayments during the project
Most importantly, there should be a provision for a contingency fund to meet any unexpected expenditures during the project.

4. Do not Over Capitalize

In an attempt to receive high returns on investment, many property owners commit the mistake of over-capitalizing on the renovation. Renovation should be done keeping in mind the expected returns on the expenses incurred.

To prevent overcapitalization, here are some factors that property owners must keep in mind:
●       Use premium quality materials only.
●       Keep labor costs low by establishing a fixed time frame for the renovation.
●       Spend less on cosmetic renovations.
●       Focus on areas that play a key role in influencing rental decisions such as the kitchen and bathrooms.

Overcapitalization results in limited gains and often in losses. It provides nothing more than the visual delight of seeing expensive decor. It is, therefore, important to avoid over capitalizing to protect the investment value of the property.

5. Let the Exteriors do the Talking

Whether you are renovating to sell the property or to enhance the market value of your property, give the exteriors some serious consideration. Give a wow appeal to the exteriors by adding a colorful garden, beautiful sidings (if your budget allows), and manicured lawn. Half of the buying or renting decisions are made after looking at the aesthetic appeal of the property.

The Bottom Line

Renovating for profit is the ultimate goal of multifamily property owners. Property owners and managers need to analyze all renovation aspects ranging from repair, maintenance, to improvement to ensure sensible investment. When hiring a professional renovation contractor, make sure you have an investment plan in place along with an outlined budget and the processes involved. Hope this brief read gives you a basic understanding of how to turn a profit from your housing renovation project.

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