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All Forum Posts by: Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith has started 1 posts and replied 26 times.

New Jersey Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum

Post: Seeking Investor With Rental Property in Jersey City Heights

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Michael Lee

I was looking for a friend who has a 12 year old son moving into the Bayonne, Union City, Jersey City Heights area from Wilmington, DE...she is trying to raise money to go to the Tom Todorov Acting Conservatory in NYC which is really expensive...She is trying to keep her expenses low...really low...

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New Jersey Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum

Post: Seeking Investor With Rental Property in Jersey City Heights

Wayne SmithPosted
  • Information Technology
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

Need an Investor who has a rental available in the Jersey City Heights area.  Please message me.

Thank you!

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Rehabbing & House Flipping

Post: Cat Urine Wood Floors?

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Dan Barman  I would use hydrogen peroxide full strength retail grade in a spray bottle and wet the floor with it.  I have used this successfully many times on multiple surfaces. It will depend on the porosity of the flooring, condition, whether the floor has petrified,etc...

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Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice

Post: Big issues occurred after home purchase within a few weeks

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Walter Correia...if things get hairy, call your Division of Natural Resources office...I have used them from removal of 150 gallons of 30 year old oil...they had a Statewide grant so it was free for me...the company they contracted actually reclaimed the oil as well...

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Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice

Post: Temple University Triplex

Wayne SmithPosted
  • Information Technology
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Usman T. Try looking at a Master Lease Agreement with Temple... https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/06/1...

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Innovative Strategies

Post: Whole Life Insurance as Collateral

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Shanna Bechtel This is what I have researched ... http://reviewopedia.com/workathome/infinite-banking-concept-reviews-legit-or-scam/

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Foreclosures

Post: Abandoned House with occupied owner?

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Alejandro Flores 

Look for mail...Consult the Sheriff or local Police...ask the neighbors about activity...if you door knock, do it with the Sheriff/Police in tow...

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Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice

Post: Would You Rent A $1.3M Home Out Or Cash It In?

Wayne SmithPosted
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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Danny N.  All great advice!  

Here is alternative food for thought depending on your Exit/Retirement Strategy and Timeline/Age...

Please look at the thought behind these links and not necessarily the companies or their pitch...Your CPA is invaluable to you as you work through the dynamics of your position...

https://www.kingsbarn.com/landing/1031-exchange-pr...

https://newdirectionira.com/education/blog-and-art...

 http://www.1031crowdfunding.com/?leadsource=Google...

Enjoy,

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Rehabbing & House Flipping

Post: Mold Damage Removal Advice

Wayne SmithPosted
  • Information Technology
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Robert Rayford Thank you...

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Rehabbing & House Flipping

Post: Mold Damage Removal Advice

Wayne SmithPosted
  • Information Technology
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Posts 31
  • Votes 7

@Jessica Mendez please see https://www.cdc.gov/mold/

Also, one of the best and non-caustic/non-toxic ways to remediate mold is commercial grade Hydrogen Peroxide...safe and penetrating...

https://www.reference.com/home-garden/hydrogen-per...

http://greenopedia.com/clean-mold-without-bleach/

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