Profit = renovation spend (Henry's rule)
Henry Washington's rule of thumb is to target a profit equal to the renovation spend — if he spends $100k on rehab, he wants $100k in net profit.
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Henry's Profit Rule: Make What You Spend on the Renovation
Henry Washington ties his profit target directly to his renovation budget. Spend $100k on rehab, need $100k in profit. Spend $60k, need $60k back. The logic: bigger renovations carry more risk, more moving parts, and more hidden surprises — so they should deliver proportionately more reward.
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