THIS was our first (detached) FIXER UPPER. [We experienced good fortune in real estate a few years beforehand on a purchase and sale of a tiny little condo in Schaumburg, IL as well, but that was because of the increasing market before the crash.] THIS PROJECT had more to do with intentionally renovating with an eventual RESALE in mind. You should ALWAYS renovate with resale in mind unless you KNOW with certainty that you are living in your Forever Home. THE NUMBERS