Renovate to Rent Season 2, Episode 12: Backyard Blowout

Disco-Era Demo

Drew and Danny invest in a three bed, two bath home with views of downtown Minneapolis. It's in a prime location but looks straight out of the '70s. The $340,000 price, however, means there's not a lot of room for improvements.

22 min

Dining Room Do-Over

Drew and Danny invest in a three bedroom, one bathroom house in an up-and-coming neighbor. They increase their rental potential by transforming the formal dining room into a fourth bedroom.

22 min

Drew Takes Over

Drew and Danny invest in a duplex for $200,000. After Danny is injured, Drew is left in charge of renovating the awkward upper unit. His hard work transforms the space into a one-bedroom apartment, doubling the rental income.

22 min

Going Home Again

Drew and Danny buy the duplex where they were roommates ten years ago. Drew takes a risk by bringing in potential renters before construction is done, but it pays off when they decide to rent the lower unit for $1,500 per month.

22 min

Bonus Room to Bedroom

Drew and Danny invest in a two-bedroom house with a weird layout. They maximize the rent by transforming an unnecessary second living room into a third bedroom.

22 min

University Upgrade

Drew and Danny look into one of the most competitive rental markets in Minneapolis: student housing. With an over-supply of rentals, they need to spend their $300,000 budget on a place with lots of potential for renovation.

22 min

Finishing a Flip

Drew and Danny buy an unfinished flip with lots of potential just outside of Minneapolis. The guys increase the total number of bedrooms in the 100-year-old home by transforming the spacious attic into a master bedroom.

22 min

Wow Factor

Drew and Danny want to reinvent themselves now that the market has recovered. They have $340,000 to invest into three rental properties and decide to set their newest apart with a retro, speakeasy-style bar.

22 min

Recording Studio Rehab

Drew and Danny buy a 3,000-square-foot Victorian that had been previously used as a recording studio. With a $40,000 renovation budget, they transform the former studio into a high-end rental with an elegant billiards room.

Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

Drew and Danny must choose between a rough-looking house in a great location or a great-looking house in a rough location. They decide to take a risk by creating a high-end rental in an up-and-coming neighborhood.

22 min

Construction Obstructions

Drew and Danny encounter moisture issues and a hidden structural problem while renovating a basement unit in their recently purchased rental property.

22 min

Adding an Attic Bathroom

Drew and Danny buy a six-bedroom duplex for $245,000. It's right in the heart of the city, but there's only one bathroom. The guys fix the issue by building a brand-new bathroom in the attic.

22 min