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Chris Marten Newest member from Houston, TX
10 September 2016 | 6 replies
You can try to slap lipstick on the pig, but appraisers are tough now.  
Craig Dieterich First purchase...Did I screw up?
3 December 2021 | 80 replies
Much more likely somebody put some lipstick on a pig. 
Jimmy O'Connor A Breakdown of Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Values
7 June 2023 | 68 replies
If needed add a minimum of 15kModerate RehabCan save at least two of the following- Electric, Drywall, Flooring, Plumbing (likely touch ups in the other two)Redo KitchenRedo Existing BathroomsNo framing or architect plans neededPaintFinish BasementAdd a split unit to existing duct work (prevent from tearing up existing plaster/drywall)*Think of a grandma home that does not have knob and tube and has been on top of roof/windows so we aren’t as worried about mold/water damage*Light RehabComps do not need a finished basement or basement is finished to comp standardComps do not need HVAC or you can just add split unit to existing ductworkKitchenBathroomFloorsPaintNo major rehaul of mechanics needed (aka do not need to rip out walls)LipstickPaint, Floors, appliances in the most basic sense ARV Range Full Gut Moderate Light Lipstick +450 (A+) 150-300 N/A N/A N/A 380-450 (A) 90-120 70-75 N/A N/A 270-400 (B/B+) 85-100 60-70 N/A N/A 210-270 (B-) 75-80 60-65 45-55 N/A 170-210(C/C+) 65-75 50-60 40-50 15-30 140-170(C-) 60-70 50-60 35-45 10-20 120-140 (D) 55-65 40-50 25-35 5-15 Philly Neighborhoods Breakdown:A+ : Obvious Prime Real Estate.
Sachin Amin Memphis Invest vs Memphis Turnkey
5 November 2019 | 60 replies
Over market and shoddy lipstick-on-the-pig rehab work.
Michael Delpier Hi! New member in Houston, TX, but investing in San Mateo, CA area
30 June 2016 | 52 replies
It had lipstick in all the right places.
Braeden Henry What to do with $20k
5 May 2020 | 45 replies
Some great ideas here.That's about enough to put some lipstick on a pig.
Moritz Bode Highest Value Increasing Repairs
2 March 2020 | 49 replies
All you did is put lipstick on a pig.
David Bowles New purchase, current tenant is not current on rent
24 April 2020 | 67 replies
Is the work ok or lipstick?
Jennifer Shen Thoughts about Turnkey Investing
16 November 2022 | 40 replies
I see a lot of lipstick on a pig.  
Denny Robert Seller financed fourplex deal
13 June 2015 | 7 replies
Looks like you'll have about 8% COC, not bad, hopefully paint and lipstick will improve the condition, value and rents.