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Michael Baum Deep Theme Design Trends
25 August 2024 | 11 replies
When I'm looking for places to say, amenities are very important to me (pool, movie theater, game room) as well as the layout of the furnishings and how comfortable it appears. 
Carlos Lopes Buying STR in Destin/Fort Walton Beach
26 August 2024 | 25 replies
The Bayside units are very nice, but the ones at Gulfside, which is older, can be pretty dated and have odd layouts.
Stephen Lynch Long term mortgage or keep it in the HELOC
25 August 2024 | 13 replies
Everything from the window choice and wrapping to the flooring decision to the layouts and general roof pitch.
Brian Coffey Just bought prime 4-unit in Chicago....
23 August 2024 | 6 replies
Regarding adding the bedroom, I think it would be an excellent approach if you could keep the layout functional. 
Clayton Silva Local vs National
20 August 2024 | 2 replies
There are definitely pros and cons to each so I figured I would just lay out a few benefits and personal thoughts: Small banks/brokerages:Pros:- Some regional knowledge of the market- Possibility of more creative lending guidelines with bank specific programs- Sometimes they have competitive rates for their areaCons: - weak balance sheet (more strict on some guidelines, no wiggle room, inability to be flexible or grant exceptions because they cannot afford to hold less than perfect loans)- Can't scale with clients to different markets- Usually limits exposure to individual investors (they don't want one investor to be too big of a portion of their balance sheet)- Lack of experience with multiple solutions (tend to have 2 or 3 loan products they sell and are too niche to provide tailored solutions)Large banks/brokerages:Pros:- Large compliance departments that understand individual market guidelines (typically each state has specific lending guidelines that augment the national baseline)- Ability to scale into multiple markets with same lender (licensed in many states)- Impossible for individual investors to "outgrow" a large bank's balance sheet (not concerned with one investor's concentration)- More lending solutions available for different scenarios- Often comparable or better rates given the game is volume basedCons:- Can be more difficult to get fast responses if the bank/brokerage does not have good follow up systems in place (or if the underwriting/processing staff gets overwhelmed)- Bad large banks can feel less like a relationship and more like a cog in a factory (less personal)Overall, I have worked from both and worked with both as a loan officer, branch manager, and as an investor/client myself. 
Michael D Kaminski How to Supervise my Property Manager?
23 August 2024 | 21 replies
Never took an hour to remove it or an hour to install it. 1. shut off water supply line(turn handle) 15 seconds2. flush toilet 10 seconds3. vacuum and drain water 2 minutes maybe 4 lay out cardboard(from toilet box) put out trash bag5 remove 5/16 nuts one on each side with hollow shaft nut driver 2 minutes6 pick up toilet and place into bag 2 minutes7 clean up old wax ring from flange and inspect flange 2 minutes8 place wax ring 1 minute9 install new flange bolts 1 minute 10pick up toilet and place on new ring if you didn’t ring right maybe 5 minutes 10 tighten down new bolts 2 minutes 11 cut bolts and install caps 2 minutes 12 reinstall water line 1 minute and turn on 13 flush to check for leaks 14 caulk back of toilet seal if you choose 1 minute15 carry away toilet to truck 10 minutes tops. this a 30 minute job.
Joseph Toni Rules for finding comps in 2024
19 August 2024 | 4 replies
Needs to be similar age, layout and condition.
Kirsten Milliken Remodel ideas for BRRRR
19 August 2024 | 1 reply
The layout across the top of the image is garage, dining room, hall, closet, and two bedrooms.  
Peter Mckernan AB 1033 ADU in California Thoughts
18 August 2024 | 9 replies
The layout of the lot would have to be just right (for example a corner lot) and the main house may need to be discounted depending on what's happening there (for example if now there is no garage, part of the backyard was chopped, etc.). 
Joshua Metzger Short term rental best advice
20 August 2024 | 16 replies
If you do not have people walk into your house and comment on how nice your furniture layout and selection is, then I recommend you hire an interior designer to help.