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All Forum Posts by: Daria B.

Daria B. has started 149 posts and replied 1905 times.

Post: Cost of painting vs DIY

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Chris May:

I loathe painting, and always tell myself I'll never do it again but always end up back with a roller in my hand--for the reasons you mentioned. You can pay a crew to do it pretty quickly, but it feels stupid because it's easy work and it's never as cheap as I want it to be. Plus, it's always at the end of a project that I've hemorrhaged money on and can't stomach spending more.

During my last project, I signed up for a pro account at Sherwin Williams. Their paint is simply the best and the colors stay true for the longest. I can use a year old can of paint to do touch-ups and can't tell afterward. With other brands I can always tell where the touch ups are. 

But yeah, it's incredible how much you can save on paint when you're a member. I almost don't understand it. Seems like every time I go in, I get 40-50% off.

 Is this some sort of membership?

I agree with the SW paint, I use it on rentals. I have also used Valspar.

Post: Home Depot "Pro Xtra" account tracks all your purchases

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
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Lowes has that ability to show all statements as well. I wondered this myself when I was returning an item and found they actually had all my purchases, which made it easier to find just when I bought that item.

Post: Colleague / inbox request from fake accounts....

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Mary M.:

I have been inboxed and pinged repeatedly lately by obviously fake accounts - they always have images of men, are new in the last week and then they delete the account in 24 hours., 

I always check out anyone who contacts me before responding, and hope others do too. 

Should I be reporting these fake accounts to BP?  if so how would I do this?  what info are these folks after?

 I would report it. Maybe they can do something to further filter out the riff raft. I don't add people unless they have attached a message and then I still may not add them because it could just be a question they want answered.

Post: Is using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) a good idea?

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429

Hi Zach

I have a HELOC and after using it, all of course have different terms, I decided that purchasing a property would not be in my best interest. My HELOC requires monthly payments and I would not want it to be dependent on a rental, anything can happen.

Yes, the interest is deductible from what I discussed with my CPA when using it for investments and not personal use like paying medical bills. 

At the time I was employed and got the HELOC to use for buying and rehabbing property to sell. I looked at the less likelihood of something going wrong with a flip than holding property that was acquired with a HELOC. But of course that too can have consequences. 

Post: AFCI vs GFCI, does AFCI include same GFCI protection

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Robert S.:
@Daria B. Good day Daria, I’m a licensed electrical contractor in NJ. Perhaps I can shed some light on your questions. The AFCI and GFCI protections are different types of protection. AFCI is required for all circuits in new construction and GFCI is required for all receptacles around water, outside and unfinished spaces. So, if you build a new home, the preferred method of installation is to install AFCI circuit breakers throughout the electric panel and then when you get to kitchen, bathroom(s) and exterior, install a GFCI receptacle at the first location so all receptacles past the first one receive both AFCI and GFCI protection. If you have any other questions, I would be more than happy to answer them. Best of luck.

 Hi Robert,

Thanks for shedding further light on the differences. I am asking for what happens in new construction but also a rental I have that will/may (depends on what I do) need additional GFCI in the kitchen. 

Post: AFCI vs GFCI, does AFCI include same GFCI protection

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Jason D.:
@Daria B. I'm not a licensed electrician but as I understand it, if the breaker is AFCI protected, there is no need to also have the receptical AFCI protected as well.

 Thanks again.

Post: AFCI vs GFCI, does AFCI include same GFCI protection

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Jason D.:
@Daria B. AFCI and GFCI protect different things, and are required in different areas. One does not supersede the other, and both should be used in residential properties. AFCI protects against fires from electrical circuits, whereas GFCI prevents electric shock. I use all AFCI breakers and GFCI receptacles where needed (kitchen and baths, anywhere near water).

 Jason thank you for responding and clarifying. In my search I found receptacles that contain both elements of protection. Is it true then as long as the breaker is AFCI then there is no need for a combo AFCI/GFCI receptacle? As you mentioned each has a different type of protection.

Post: AFCI vs GFCI, does AFCI include same GFCI protection

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429

I know AFCI is a newer type for arc fault protection. 

As the subject title indicates, Is this an either or type of receptacle?

Searching Lowes and Home Depot sites for cost but wondering if AFCI supersedes GFCI and includes the same protection plus the arc fault? 

Thanks 

Post: Have a Unit that needs quite a bit of work Gainesville, FL

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Franklin Parker:

I need a maintenance all around handy man.  The post before was for a PM which I have secured now.

Maybe that was another gentleman but I thought I sent you a guy that I use whose also an investor. He’s worked out for another gentleman here in BP who is also in our local area.

Post: Have a Unit that needs quite a bit of work Gainesville, FL

Daria B.Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Posts 1,946
  • Votes 429
Originally posted by @Franklin Parker:

I have a unit in Gaineville, Fl that needs quite a bit of work.  Does anyone someone that they can recommend that is reasonable?   They need to be able to do most everything?

I thought I recall another post you had related to this for Gainesville. Are you finding that you are not finding the right fit? How many people have you been able to talk to about their skill set?