Renovate to Rent

201322m

Real estate agent Drew Levin and contractor Danny Perkins have figured out how to make money in the housing market. They buy old, foreclosed houses in good locations, do a complete renovation, then rent them out for top dollar.

Production

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Cashing in on Cosmetic Changes

Danny and Drew check out three properties and decide to buy a rundown duplex in need of cosmetic changes. They push through the challenges and setbacks of making over two kitchens and two bathrooms in only four weeks.

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2. Triple Pain and Gain

Danny and Drew tour three investment properties before taking their biggest challenge to date on a triplex. Now Danny must figure out the best way to spend his $60,000 renovation budget across three units.

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3. Expanding on Profits

Danny and Drew explore three different properties before investing in the riskiest option, a small house with a big lot and room to expand. Danny knows that doubling its square footage will take a big budget and careful planning.

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4. Attention to Rental Detail

Danny and Drew size up three investment properties before purchasing the riskier option that appears to have the biggest profit potential -- and Danny pushes the $50,000 renovation budget to its limit.

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5. Thinking Outside the Walls

Drew and Danny tour three investment properties before deciding to buy a duplex with a challenging layout. With an $80,000 renovation budget, Danny must think outside the existing walls to maximize the space and the rent.

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6. Answering the Asking Price

Danny and Drew tour three investment properties, including a foreclosed home that they know will sell fast. In an attempt to win the bid, Drew submits an offer over the asking price with the hope his risk will pay off.

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7. Reaching Rent Potential

Danny and Drew check out three investment properties before purchasing a duplex with loads of hidden rental potential in the unfinished attic. With a $70,000 budget, Danny creates access to the attic, adding two bedrooms and a bathroom.

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8. Home Sweet Rental

Danny and Drew check out three properties before deciding to buy the house that has the most potential to feel like a home, knowing that renters look for the same upgrades that homeowners look for in a house. Danny turns unused space into a main bedroom.

Cast

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Danny Perkins

Self - Host

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Drew Levin

Self - Host

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