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George P. motivating contractors - tips and experiences
1 June 2012 | 59 replies
@Aaron McGinnis, this guy is a brick layer by trade, and a very good one. so, this kind of work comes natural for him. this is truly not a whole crew project. he was able to get 6 sills, finish 3 windows, house trim, some drywall 2 guys in less than 5 hrs. but to get that work, we had to push him for 3 weeks.btw, here's the update:could not be at the job site during the day, but went there tonight and he had done the tuckpointing (around 100 ft), framed and bricked the windows (although i doubt they took them out to close the gaps like i asked them to), changed the window sills i asked them to, and trimmed the windows.This guy is truly not a handyman.
Danny Day Fannie Mae 120% Financing Clause
11 January 2012 | 17 replies
If you absolutely want a work-around for the 90/120% FNMA REO Clause (#14 I think):Use an LLC to purchase the FNMA home.Then just sell the LLC - whenever you want to - in that 90 day period.Using an LLC provides additional layers of protection and, perhaps most importantly, the property runs with the LLC, so that clause #14 is not compromised.I highly recommend including a disclosure, for YOUR buyer to sign, that clearly outlines that the property may NOT be sold, out of that LLC, for the remaining period of the original 90 days/buyer cannot borrow more than 120% of the original purchase price from FNMA for the remainder of that 90 day period.The LLC ?
Michael Stole How to repair a crack in the poly finish of a marble table?
30 September 2016 | 6 replies
., nothing sticks to it very well, including a fresh layer of itself after the first coat fully cures.
Stephen Kasher Starting my own private lending
16 February 2008 | 4 replies
There have been many posts here on Bigger Pockets about being an away or out of state owner of property… As you are probably experiencing, it can add another layer of difficulties when dealing with the day-to-day stuff… I think the key is to have someone local that is a partner on the deal… Too many people rely on property managers to do the job for them and that does not seem to work out in many cases…
Bienes Raices Is vinyl tile always a DIY project?
14 November 2009 | 14 replies
Once a tenant destroys the sheet vinyl, you can put a new layer of stick down on top of the sheet vinyl and replace individual tiles as you go through tenants.
Ivan K. New member SoCal
10 June 2009 | 3 replies
He tracks everything from available inventory (which is of vital importance), to % of closings, property prices, increase/decrease ratios, and much more.I would suggest aligning yourself with someone who has a ton of experience and who already tracks the items you are looking for.
N/A N/A Getting stains out of sandstone
15 September 2007 | 3 replies
You might try layers of cloth and an iron.
Bienes Raices Greek columns and statuary on front of house
16 November 2011 | 13 replies
I am not sure since the picture is not close, but they should only be attached by a layer of thin set or caulked glue.
Brandon Turner #LifeOfALandlord (with photos!)
6 March 2014 | 26 replies
So rather than spend 2 hours repairing it in the rain, I just used two layers of tin metal and overlapped under the next shingle up.
N.A N.A Having trouble at new leased apartment (Any input will be much appreciated)
23 April 2014 | 24 replies
Probably because there is a very thin layer of sub flooring upstairs or none at all. .