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Paul Dworianyn Need advise on how to get out of this property
7 March 2019 | 4 replies
These are the house stats: ¼ Acre LotCity Water and SewerFull Basement1500 Square FeetOpen concept living roomFinished will have 2 full baths, 3 bedroomsFinished bonus room in basement Was used as a bedroom but doesn’t have the proper egressFenced in backyardCan lighting in all bedrooms, living room, and kitchenNo garage, paved driveway fits 4 medium sized carsSquare Footage:Basement: 938 sfIst Floor: 844 sf2nd Floor: 533 sfFinalizing the Flip would require: Mounting and finishing drywall on first and second floorFinishing the partially roughed in bathroom on first floor Water supplies are ready just under the floorboardsSewer outlet is just under bathroom, PVC drains need to be roughed inElectrical wire is run from the panel to bathroom fan, lighting, and outletBathroom fan/light is installed, needs duct added to vent outsideNeeds greenboard drywall, flooring, toilet, vanity, shower/tub surround4 doors for first floor bathrooms and three bedrooms4 closet doors, 1 for first floor coat closet, and 3 for bedroom closetsFirst floor bedroom Subfloor replacement in first floor bedroom (some original floor boards are weak)Connection of electrical outlets - conduit roughed in but needs to be connected to panelDrywall mounted, finished, and painted throughoutFlooring throughout except for kitchen, I suggest tile in front entryway into first floor bathroom, laminate in open concept living room up to the kitchen, carpet the rest.Minor drywall patching and painting in Kitchen and basement bathroomTrim/baseboards installed and painted around all doors, bottom of drywall, and windowsProper railing for both stairwaysPower wash sidingMinor landscaping, just needs some mulch in beds and some minor weeding in flower beds.Two fence panels replaced in back yardBasement bathroom needs minor touch-ups on grout and caulking Other issues that may need addressing or could just be disclosed upon sale: Two minor basement leaks only when there is a TON of rain, otherwise basement is dryWarped siding in backyard where grill used to be, could be replacedSmall area of cracked siding on front of house at end of drivewayDriveway isn’t in the best condition, some patching may make it look betterAll work done on house has not been permitted except for siding and roofPlumbing Ventilation isn’t 100% to code and may come up in an inspection Side notes: When I lived there, people didn’t believe my address was real when getting deliveries because of the marijuana culture around the number 420 and the street name of Highmoor, maybe there is play here selling to someone that is into that stuff?
Vinay C. Closed my first house hacking deal in Los Angeles (LA) - Part 1
4 July 2020 | 23 replies
In the contract I also requested for the duplex to be delivered vacant which the owner obliged.After closing:With a few repairs and touchups, both the front and the back house could have been rented out for market rents.
Steve S. What are the standard things you do when a tenant moves out?
5 June 2018 | 4 replies
You’ll Likely need touch up paint.
Sean Autry I thought Vinyl was great!!!
30 April 2019 | 66 replies
You can get touch up pens that color match for the larger scratches, and that is exactly what I plan to do to extend the life of the flooring. 
Robert Adams Self-Directed IRA - Buy and Flip
27 April 2019 | 0 replies
I replaced the hardware in shower, did touch up paint, and a deep cleaning then sold it in less than 45 days for a profit to the IRA.
Robert Adams Self-Directed IRA - Buy and Flip
27 April 2019 | 0 replies
I replaced the hardware in shower, did touch up paint, and a deep cleaning then sold it in less than 45 days for a profit to the IRA.
Caleb Clay First time rehabbing a SFH in Indy
29 April 2019 | 3 replies
In our own homes, we would paint the entire wall to make sure we get a good match, on a rental "touch-up" and a job like this - we might end up with "blotchy-looking" sections. 
Raden Mantuano First probate appointment follow up..
7 December 2015 | 13 replies
More of anything the garage and trim repair, paint touch ups, central air system, dishwasher, kitchen vent, some closet doors, and little stuff here and there probably need to be up to date.I asked before I left if she would take anything lower that what has been offered and she said, "work the numbers in repairs and make an offer than."
Jesse R. First rental deal in the works, need a bit of advice please
2 December 2015 | 10 replies
The interior needs paint, flooring, appliances and minor touch ups.  
Scott Long Valuable property
26 November 2015 | 6 replies
The house walls are in good shape, but could use a little touch up paint in certain spots.