Income Property — Season 1, Episode 9: The Pressure's On to Renovate A Basement Apartment

Episode synopsis

Samantha and Andrew were smart enough to buy their first home with a fully functioning basement apartment. They were told the previous owner had been renting the basement for $800 a month, which was exciting news to them. But when closing day arrived they were shocked to see the actual condition of the basement.

About Income Property

Income Property is a home-improvement show which airs on HGTV. The host, Scott McGillivray, is a home contractor and renovation specialist who helps homeowners make their mortgage payments by adding a rental unit to their house. The series premiered on HGTV on January 1, 2009. New episodes air Tuesdays at 9pm ET on HGTV US and Thursday at 9pm ET on HGTV Canada. The program was a half-hour long until 2013, when it became an hour-long show.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1More Than a Coat of Paint
• E2Do It Right the First Time
• E3Attracting the Right Tenant
• E4Procrastinating Peter
• E5Bursting at the Seams
• E6Upgrading a Basement Rental Unit
• E7Green Solutions for a Rental Unit Renovation
• E8Low-Cost Solutions for Sprucing Up a Rental Unit
• E10Earning Money to Help a New Couple Get Started
• E11A Rental Unit for a Couple Expecting Their First Child
• E12Staying Competitive in a Home With Two Rental Units
• E13Steve