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4 June 2024 | 23 replies
The price difference seems to be the same when it comes to dishwashers and microwaves, but much greater when it comes to refrigerators.
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7 June 2024 | 11 replies
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6 June 2024 | 2 replies
Superficial Improvements: The focus on aesthetics might mean that only visible areas are improved, while critical but unseen aspects like plumbing, electrical systems, and insulation are neglected.5.
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6 June 2024 | 1 reply
Use an inspector to perform a building inspection that checks all of the components of the home including the electric, plumbing, foundation, windows, roof, hvac, water heater and other appliances.6.
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6 June 2024 | 4 replies
Even experienced flippers and BRRRRers go over budget, usually for things that we could not see (behind the walls, bad electric, plumbing, etc.).
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4 June 2024 | 2 replies
For example, if the tenant reports their refrigerator isn't working, the system automatically responds with some troubleshooting tips.
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2 June 2024 | 2 replies
I need to turn the electricity on to renovate it, but all of the electric companies I see online have 1+-year contracts.
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5 June 2024 | 8 replies
-reliable "handyman" who can deal with minor repairs (make sure licensed and insured)-tenant self-inspection app or use third party service for inspections-vendors to service home functions, e.g. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.
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5 June 2024 | 6 replies
It depends on where you live, but the places I have, the water bill is tied to the house vs electric or cable which is tied to the tenant-so if the tenant doesn't pay the electric bill, they have problems when they move and try to get it at their next place.What I do for my places in BC is pay the water bill directly and then send my tenants the bill.
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6 June 2024 | 4 replies
My property is currently my primary residence. 4) Can I even register the property as a rental property when it has some serious code violation issues that might affect the safety of residential use: such as electrical issues, roof restoration, etc.?