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All Forum Posts by: Mary lou L.

Mary lou L. has started 66 posts and replied 360 times.

Post: Books from Bigger Pockets for Kids/Teens?

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

I saw a video on here where the dad was reading a book about his rehab to his children.

I think it would be fun to have some books that talk about rehab and other real estate concepts,  with more advice and instruction to young adults.

My granddaughter loves Bob the Builder and has "helped" me on a few house projects. mostly spackling and painting, (she is 4 lol)

I think a pop up book with before and after pics of houses, a tape measure that can be pulled out to measure stuff, a piece of pretend sand paper to "sand" a rough spackling job ect.  I love pop up books!

I  love reading to the kids and something like this I think would be fun and educational.

As for the young adults, a book explaining terms, and the idea that you do not have to work a 9 to 5 job to make money. That it is possible to build a career doing BRRR!!!

Just some thoughts!!

Post: "Analyze a Property Everyday For Thirty Days."

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

I just wanted to say rah rah rah! Go for it!

Good luck!!

Post: So I drove by a Totally Trashed out house...

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

We saw two people over there today. We went over and struck up a conversation. They were there to clean the house. They told us that the county had called them to clean and the house is  a section 8 house. I didn't know that the county got involved that way.

Would they if it was one of their tenants trashed the place?

I am going to send a letter to the owner that I found on the tax records to get a feel for the situation, I keep telling myself If I do not ask I will never know.

Post: So I drove by a Totally Trashed out house...

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

There  is a home that is right down the street,  the last few days we saw heaps of junk in the back, broken front window and it appears to be empty.

Being the nosy neighbor (we don't know the people who lived there..its known as the "tweaker house") and seeing a possible opportunity I drove by a few times to get a closer look.

I went to the court house and looked up the owner (out of town).

I would like to approach this owner and see if there is an opportunity there, I just am trying to figure out how to phrase it.

I came up with " It appears your tenants have moved out, are you interested in renting again or selling?"

or "Hi, we live down the street and noticed your house seems to be empty, did you know that is?"

Of course my concern is that it may be known as the empty house and start attracting a certain element, as we are right outside of town in the country.

I don't want to come across as getting into their business but, as a landlord I would like to know what was going on with my property.

Handscraped Saratoga Hickory 7 mm Thick x 7-2/3 in. Wide x 50-5/8 in. Length Laminate Flooring (24.17 sq. ft. / case)

 $23.92 per case

i was confused about the way the pics on zillow are set up. They keep switching from kitchen to livingroom, and back to kitchen, various rooms and bathroom, room and back to bathroom again. 

I think less pics woiuld be more in this case. 

I'm going in with a total skeptical view. I remember being hemmed in at an Amway event, and having to sit through the whole thing. Back then I questioned, why can't I just open my own physical store and sell this stuff, why do I have to buy it from you the middle man?

I never did get an answer.

I'm sure there will be lots of upsell!

This will be my first seminar about real estate. I've watched their show, and am hoping at least to get a chance to meet and network with others in  my area.

Has anyone attended this seminar? 

My boyfreind and I are going on Saturday, we are supposed to get a free mp3 player, a cd with "50 ways to find your next flip" (I know I've seen at least that many times on BP!!  lol) and an entry to win an Ipad.

I will post back after Saturday.

Post: Kitchen Layout Options?

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

If the stove is against the wall its hard to maneuver pots around. And if the stove is on the end open with no wall or counter there is the potential for handles to be knocked into. My stove is like that now and I always have to remember to not have anything hanging over the edge.

Post: kitchen remodel

Mary lou L.Posted
  • Investor
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Posts 382
  • Votes 123

Recent counter top remodel on my Texas property. It was sorely needed! The backsplash is new as well. It's a raised plastic tile. I've never used this we will see how it holds up!  The wall colors are a grayish color as well but the picture for some reason does not show the true color. Flooring is peel and stick. 

Cabinet on right was added and needs paint.