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April Birdsong First Rental Property Feedback Please
19 February 2024 | 2 replies
Has original electrical work. 
Jack Jiang Bay Area new investor
21 February 2024 | 32 replies
You could look for a house that already has the right plumping and electrical lines run down there so the costs would be minimal.
Andrew Stringfield Double checking my numbers
19 February 2024 | 9 replies
The materials can always be cheap and there is not much to the house in terms of plumbing and electrical. 
Gerald Joyce Help with ROI calculation on basement ADU
19 February 2024 | 5 replies
All new electric, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Steven De Lange A "You live and you learn" experience!
17 February 2024 | 0 replies
We learned fairly quickly that a home this age comes with a lot of liabilities, being badly insulated, more prone to animal infestations (palmetto bugs, bats, squirrels, etc).
Asher Y Rosenberg STR utilities cost in Atlantic City
18 February 2024 | 3 replies
going to depend on the season and if your utilities are electric or gas . also will depend on the energy efficiency of the home 
Justine Phillipson Should I Keep, Flip or Sell My Property? All advice welcome!
19 February 2024 | 22 replies
Is plumbing and electric all working properly? 
Christopher Hunter 1st property under contract
17 February 2024 | 2 replies
Currently there is no electricity or running water so this is going to be fun.
Laura Harris Selling property In a year
18 February 2024 | 5 replies
However, items like plumbing and electric would very likely require permits and should be done by a professional
Angie Y. Suggested formulas for RUBS
18 February 2024 | 2 replies
Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.