How to Find and Evaluate a Distressed Property for Renovation
Where distressed and vacant properties come from in Nova Scotia and California (tax sales, foreclosures, receiverships) and how to check one before you bid.
Topic
Renovation
Articles about renovation in real estate financing and investment.
6 articles
Renovating a Distressed Property: Scope, Budget, Permits and Financing
How to scope, budget, permit and finance the renovation of a run-down property, with the tax and lien rules that catch investors out in Canada and the U.S.
From Vacant to Vibrant: How to Evaluate a Distressed or Abandoned Hotel
How to assess a closed or struggling hotel before you buy: brand and PIP status, building condition, permits and accessibility, exit options and financing.
A Checklist for Buying and Renovating a Distressed Apartment Building
A checklist for buying and repositioning a run-down apartment building: due diligence, tenants in place, rent and eviction rules in Nova Scotia and California, and capex.
Value-Add Renovations for Hotel and Apartment Building Owners
Which capital projects raise income and value at a hotel or apartment building, which only protect it, and how to test the return before you spend.
Adaptive Reuse: Converting Hotels and Offices into Housing
How hotel-to-apartment and office-to-residential conversions work, which buildings suit them, zoning and code hurdles, and the public programs that help pay.