8/22/25

We Turned a $35K House Into a 7-Bed Cashflow Machine | East Cleveland Real Estate

What happens when you take a $35,000 overlooked property and turn it into a modern, 7-bedroom rental? In this full renovation breakdown, Richard Wayland and the team walk through how they transformed a 4-bed, 2-bath house in East Cleveland into a fully compliant, high-cash-flow investment—designed with both community value and Section 8 support in mind.

With layout changes, attic conversions, safety upgrades, and budget-conscious design, this walkthrough shows how smart strategy can turn a skipped-over home into a long-term win.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How we added 3 legal bedrooms without new construction

  • Smart layout design that maximized rent potential

  • Section 8 rental readiness and compliance tips

  • Real cost-saving upgrades (like a custom banister under $200)

  • Exterior + backyard improvements that drive tenant appeal

  • Why this project delivered 3–5x ROI compared to California investments

📍 Whether you’re an investor, builder, or just real estate curious—this is a step-by-step look at what it really takes to turn a distressed home into an income-producing asset.

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