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All Forum Posts by: David Niles

David Niles has started 11 posts and replied 832 times.

Post: Does this electrical quote seem high?

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

I wont get into pricing as that will vary greatly area to area but will also say that while your at it, upgrade to at least 150,  100 is out of date. 

Post: PEX piping...love it or hate it?

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

Love it and have been using it for along time now.  Actually use it to replace frozen line areas and have never had a freeze in it.  

Post: Strange pipes coming from the walls of rehab

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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

Gas lines for lights.  Most we come across are dead and we simply cut them out.  Always check before doing this though. 

Post: Mold and Broken Water Pipes

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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

You really wont know until you get in there.   Its also going to depend on how many of the pipes burst, where and how long the water was flowing.  

Water strips and destroys more then you can imagine when its left running for awhile.  Make sure to have a knowledgeable contractor with you to assess the true damage. 

Post: What kind of car do you drive?

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

2014  F250 4x4.   Making a payment doesnt bother me because without it, I dont make money.   While the paid free and clear 1998 with 200k miles on it may work in you milder climate states,  up here in WNY dependability is my biggest concern and knowing I can fire up and go on a -14 morning is worth every penny. 

Post: Real Buffalo New York Numbers

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

Hi Mike,  contact @Michael Sherwood he should be able to help you with this.

Dave

Post: How much rehab do you do on your own vs. contract out?

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

We do easily 90% with only some of our HVAC being subbed out, but we are GC's and have been in the industry for 20+ years.  

One piece of advice I will give is, DONT live in your rehab as your planning to.  It will slow everything down and make your life miserable while your at it.  

Post: 'House Hacking'

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

There are quite a few posts in regards to "hardening" your rental units.  Here is one search that should help you with some ideas.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/68041-how-do-you-harden-your-rentals

Post: Meetings - Buffalo, NY

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238
Originally posted by @Thomas G.:

Thank you for the response.  I found the meeting scheduled for 1/22.  Can anyone confirm if the meeting is still on?

 Yes it is.  Hope to see everyone there. 

Post: Buffalo NY Real Estate meet up

David Niles
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  • Property Manager
  • DeLand FL
  • Posts 850
  • Votes 238

I'm sure Mike posted it somewhere already but.

The January bigger Pockets meetup with be Thursday, January 22nd

Olympic Restaurant
1601 Military Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14217

at 7pm.