Yes. It is one of the biggest benefits of home ownership. It’s always been one of the biggest creators of wealth in America, especially for older people in retirement.

I know people that moonlight doing side projects like this and they do pretty good $$$

Labor is out of control for these projects. I gutted a 1k square foot unit 3 years ago for $22k with a contractor. I’m talking wall to wall gut and replacement including plumbing. I got an estimate a couple months for my basement to get it re-dry walled and it was $15k.

Piece of advice. Buy everything you need yourself so you can get a breakdown of the labor. Or at least price it out. The materials for a job like this are probably $4/5k if your not going super fancy.

I’d also price out everything with individual contractors. It’s a pain in the ass, but you may be able to do it cheaper. I did a 50 square foot half bath for $8k 3 years ago like this. $2k materials I bought myself. $1k electrician for lighting, $1k for plumber to hook in toilet and vanity, $4k for walls, painting and floor install

Is there anything you or a friend can do?

No Phreds was grandfathered in and could sell liquor whenever. CVS bought them out.

I believe Costco is the largest individual chain/seller of booze in America. It’s kind of their thing.

Remember where you are. A Kent County jury is much different from a Providence County jury. A former marine and a cop that takes the stand in his defense plays differently there.

Out of curiosity, what do you think that property is valued at?

URI is D-1 and plays in a mid major conference

There is a gas station right behind the 7/11 on Atwood Ave in Cranston that is full service

Rhode Island Legal Services has a department that helps with exactly this issue