Joel Oh
salt water hot tub
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
When electricity passes through the titanium it acts as a catalyst that converts the dissolved salt (aka sodium chloride) into sodium and chlorine.
Ryan Kane
Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Then it's simple, build the home, find crews to do the work (you should already have them basically from the prior step), excavation, concrete, sealing, framing, roof/gutters/siding, windows, insulation drywall, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, finishes, etc. basically in that order.
Ben Stavrowsky
Developing two units as STR's
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Additional Info —Key Details:Location: Outside Santa Fe, NMProperty Size: 20 acres (valued at $80,000)Project: Two new STR unitsExisting Experience: Family has two fully-occupied LTRs nearby, generating $2,000/monthConstruction Approach: Self-contracted with licensed trades for electrical/plumbingCost Assumption: $80,000 per unit, plus ~20% for inflation (based on 5–8-year-old build costs)Financing: Using land equity as down payment on construction loan (expecting closing costs to be major expense)Request: Looking for feedback, potential pitfalls, and general guidance
Jorge Caceres
Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
@Jorge Caceres Is this with electric baseboard heaters or heat pump/minisplits.
Dennis Knapp
how to figure repair costs and arv
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
., major systems like plumbing/electrical)Full Gut/Studs Down: $85-$120 per sq. ft.Luxury Finishes: $150+ per sq. ft.For ARV (After Repair Value), you’re absolutely right—it’s all about comparable sales ("comps").
Andrew Slezak
Section 8 rent increase
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
This figure includes allowances for heat, electric and any other utility that the tenat is required to pay and this is deducted from the FMR.
Roman Balmakov
Should I Buy a Cashflowing Multi-Family That has Permit Issues?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would be more hesitant if they were added on (new plumbing and electrical) vs just upgrades to existing.
Henry Clark
Belize Teak Plantation
4 January 2025 | 67 replies
More breeze and no bugs up there.Think they are trying to decide what is for lunch.
Jed Butikofer
No more mortgage payment, but not yet FI/RE: How should I utilize these funds in REI?
20 January 2025 | 37 replies
I have a bachelors in Construction Managements and run substation electrical jobs for a living while my wife is a stay at home mom with the kids.
Christy Place
First Flip Attempt
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
My husband did 90% of the work himself, only using contractors for large electrical, plumbing, and construction projects.