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Genny Li Tips for including utilities
21 August 2021 | 3 replies
Turn washer spin speed up to the highest setting because they're unlikely to change it..5 GPM aerator on bathroom faucets1.25 GPM aerator on kitchen faucet1.25 GPM showerhead1.28 gp-flush toilets--I'm only replacing them because they're the horrific 90s toilets that clog CONSTANTLY, as the water savings will literally never pay offNew tub spout diverters because the current ones leak around the edges badlyY-splitter on top load washing machine to connect the washer only to the cold supply (it's not a high-efficiency, so it cleans well at any temperature) Smart thermostat with 74 degrees minimum cooling temp and 71 degrees maximum heating temp until 10 pm, dropping to 68 degrees until 6am Alarms on doors and windows that alert me if either is left open while the heat or AC is onNew windows, because the current ones are single panes in need of heavy maintenance and are already causing problemsPossibly solar screens on two of the windows that get the most light, particularly a west-facing one
Adib Rahman Sewer line above ground in basement
21 August 2021 | 2 replies
I am planning to add a bathroom and a bedroom down there but was wondering how I'd go about adding the bathroom since the sewer line is above the ground as won't be able to use gravity to do its thing.The washing machine setup is very weird on that side as the wastewater goes directly into the sump pump, never seen this before. 
Noopur Bak Investing in a coin or card operated laundry
23 August 2021 | 23 replies
If cards are available to purchase for cash then the cash must be pulled from machine regularly. 
Jonathan Greene How many people are clustering as part of their REI strategy?
25 August 2021 | 9 replies
I don't think my strategy was to be my own gentrification machine; more important to me was that I bought houses in the geographic area I thought had the best long-term outlook, combined with ease of self-management and homes that fit my preferred tenant base.
Pedro Machin Cost basis of subdivided land from a parcel with a house
29 August 2021 | 4 replies
@Pedro Machin If it is in FL, the Property Appraiser site has the land/building values shown. 
Chad Hartley Dental student - no money, debt, and wanting to live in rent
31 August 2021 | 10 replies
Invest once you have your machine working.
Paul Dashevsky ADU & Garage Conversion in Los Angeles - for investors
7 September 2021 | 2 replies
Storage areas can include built-in cabinets, closets, attic space, and even outdoor sheds, etc.Laundry: Including a laundry area and machines is a big bonus for tenants, as they compare that with apartment living where they would have to use common laundry machines that require payment.HVAC: Make sure to include an effective dual heating & air-conditioning system to service the ADU, so your tenant is comfortable in the unit.Kitchen island: It may be difficult to squeeze in a kitchen island in a small ADU, but it’s a big bonus if you can make the space.
Grant Lovelady Duplex Washer & Dryer Connections in Garage
13 September 2021 | 5 replies
My fear is theft, using each other’s machine, etc.
Keegan Jones Remove Sink in Bedroom?
8 September 2021 | 11 replies
Like for cleaning feeding tubes, diapering, the air / water dishes for various machines
Paul Sandhu What is the biggest mistake you've seen other people make w/ STR?
9 September 2021 | 10 replies
No professional photos.Photos not staged properly (clutter, beds poorly made, etc.)Underpriced, especially for events and holidays.None of the small things that folks notice and mention in reviews, such as bedside chargers, noise machines, well stocked kitchen, local coffee & snacks, etc.