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31 May 2024 | 187 replies
I once spent all night pumping 3 feet of water out of a basement, in a monsoon, using a DC pump attached to my truck battery because there was no electricity to the house and the sump pump couldn't work.
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30 May 2024 | 13 replies
Energy (propane/electric) costs annually are atleast double to triple for an indoor heated pool, unless it is a small fiberglass insert which guests detest as they are just a little larger than a hot tub.
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29 May 2024 | 20 replies
Before you know it, you will catch the real estate bug and will want to own all the homes you can!
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29 May 2024 | 4 replies
You won't sell it if you didn't get permits as most municipalities require you to get a CO or the buyers will do an OPRA request and see you didn't pull permits.If you did electrical or plumbing without a permit, the walls will need to be opened up to expose the work.You won't be ready to sell in 3 months.
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29 May 2024 | 2 replies
.- Both boilers installed new 2017- Both electric panels upgraded 2015 - Shared Backyard access for bottom 2 units- No Parking, No Central Air- House built before 1900- Roof about 20Yrs old- Assume Fed cuts rate at least .25 point later this year Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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31 May 2024 | 149 replies
As an investor how does $7/month electric help you?
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29 May 2024 | 7 replies
They also said i needed to account for common space electricity?
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28 May 2024 | 15 replies
at a bare minimum, new paint and carpet/plank everywhere and changing out all the cabinet hardware, electrical covers, fresh light fixtures, etc. will make things look fresh and clean.
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28 May 2024 | 7 replies
This particular unit is an ADU and utilizes my electric/sewer/water so they pay portion....
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28 May 2024 | 5 replies
I assume these areas have strict zoning, permitting, and design codes, along with requiring state licensed contractors to perform electrical, plumbing, and HVAC which would increase costs.