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14 January 2021 | 12 replies
The good contractors have way more work than they can handle right now, for an extreme example, the guy who just restored the windows in my house said that he could book me to do some more for me in April 2022.
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13 January 2021 | 11 replies
Inside of "General Contractor" we have storm damage restoration contractors, deck contractors, exterior contractors, interior contractors, contractors with w2 installers who are focused on doing the work, contractors with ONLY 1099 sub's and whom specialize is marketing, selling and designing jobs, and so many more.
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11 January 2021 | 2 replies
Hello my fellow Bigger Pockets friends,Does anyone have any helpful info on historical homes.The home I'm interested in has a historical barn/tavern attached & I was curious if there are any grant monies to help restoring this property.What are the chances of receiving a grant and percentage of estimated cost.
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11 January 2021 | 8 replies
Force the mitigation before you buy or walk every other buyer will do the same if they have any savvy or are being helped by a marginally competent attorney or realtor.Your options as I see it:Have your attorney write up a contingency something like a credit of 3K will be granted from buyer to seller at closing with confirmation a licensed storage tank contractor under a permit has removed the tank and all landscaping restored.
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12 January 2021 | 12 replies
According to the internet, "Pipe lining is a way to restore the pipe from corrosion, leaks, or cracks from roots.
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17 January 2021 | 8 replies
I've worked hard to get my cc debts paid off and restore my credit score to the mid 750s.
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8 March 2021 | 1 reply
Our utility company will not restore power to a new panel without a permit being inspected & signed off.Some years ago our neighbor in Palm Harbor decided to repair his own HAVC & it caught fire, causing a LOT of damage to the home.Like us he had also cancelled his insurance a year earlier, as our premiums had tripled after a severe wind storm & a lot of n/hood roof damage.
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8 March 2021 | 1 reply
Complete Renovation - From Condemnation to Renovation to Restoration to New Family What was the outcome?
11 March 2021 | 6 replies
I have talked to several brokers who have told me that it is rare but possible...Trying to weigh the benefit of refinancing primary residence out of VA loan into conventional to restore VA entitlement for a purchase this summer.Advice has been to offer conventional loan with 15% down, then try to switch to VA loan with 10% down to have more cash for renovations- does this sound feasible?
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12 March 2021 | 2 replies
I'm just starting the Cash-out refinance process on two 4-plex's to harvest 200k in equity, lower my interest rates and restore my VA entitlement to house hack another 4-Plex. this new change in lending may affect my situation negatively.