#458: Don't Start a Rental Remodel Until You Do This First

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🎙️ Episode #458 – Most remodel mistakes happen before demo day. Here's how to run the numbers, plan smart, and avoid costly surprises.   ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/335-how-one-landlord-keeps-his-rentals-low-maintenance/id1448707654?i=1000649554136  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ku0Q01n8p2zBXmwpYmDi?si=500cd74983e84652   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalremodel/   🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - The "Unsexy" First Step Every Pro Takes (00:59) - Rookie Mistake: Choosing Emotion Over Data (05:09) - Verify Profitability First (08:00) - Stick with your Buy Box  (15:28) - Let Comps Drive Your Scope and ARV (19:26) - Don't Skimp on Rentals (23:11) - Match Scope to Profit (30:19) - Fast Rehab Estimates: 2 Simple Methods (35:27) - Arrive Early On Site (36:42) - Should You Hire GC or Subs? (42:47) - Pay for Walkthroughs (45:00) - Get Ballpark Bids Before Full Estimates (48:40) - What if You're Over Budget?  (52:17) - Track Costs Like a Pro with AI (55:41) - How One Landlord Keeps Rentals Low-Maintenance in 2025   🔗 Connect with Tracy:  Free Flip School Community w/ Freebies: https://www.skool.com/flip-school Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royceofrealestate Website: www.royceofrealestate.com ___________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine