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Jay Mitiguy Vermont REIA
29 January 2024 | 151 replies
Any other investors/contractors in the UV
Athena King Low on funds!!!
17 January 2024 | 7 replies
Now they are trying to put UV light in the ground for the well water to be filtered however the pipes are all rusted so no plumber wants to touch it.
Nadir M. What to look for during my walk throughs?
15 January 2024 | 18 replies
Use a flashlight and check under sinks, including shutoffs, flex lines, and waste lines; around base of toilet and at the shutoff; tub to surround and other seam caulking; faucets that leak at stem when turned on; check ceilings in every room and closet for signs of leaks (bubbling, curling or bulging paint) or staining.
Domenic Marchetti Walk-Through on Property With No Utilities On
27 September 2016 | 2 replies
BRING A FLASHLIGHT!!!!!
Evan Bell Moving in the right direction
14 August 2016 | 4 replies
I don't mean to go against the grain of those who are selling that idea - all I can say is that it did not work for me.So.......... back to taking seminars, buying cassette tapes and books - I wanted to learn everything I could about investing in real estate ---- so--I had to get money, working capital, and I needed to go on the cheap - A friend told me about cheap properties you could buy in Baltimore - houses for only $2-3,000 and many of them could be found at public auctions.After borrowing some money and getting some credit cards and a new job - one in sales - I was ready - ready to invest in cheap- junk properties in the City.And wouldn't you know it - I got lucky at my first auction and purchased a cheap house that was boarded up - Because of all those expensive seminars I enrolled in I WAS READY - prepared with my pry-bar, flash light, level, marble and probe - I decided to go to this building that was being auctioned the next day - I sort of removed some plywood and crawled through a window to take a look -Boy was I surprised - this place looked great - I later found out that the estate boarded it to keep squatters out.The next day - I was ready with my deposit and waiting for the auctioneer to start his melodious hypnotic chant - 5 bidders appeared but did not bid because they could not get it - I was the only bidder and got the house real cheap.Today as an auctioneer, investor and developer of commercial properties - if someone would ask my opinion on how to get started I would suggest ---Continue to study but learn how to cut through the BSGet a credit line Learn 20 creative financing techniques - no money down systems (that is none of your own money)Hang with a few successful investors and pick - pick - pick their brain*** Look at 50 houses in the area you intend to invest (not expensive, blue collar, mixed rental and home owner neighborhoods)When you are finished looking at 50 properties - you will be armed with knowledge that most agents and other investors don't have - knowledge of values -Keep a journal, put listings in it, write down everything the agent or owner says, keep a record of the cost per square foot - this will help determine values -Have agents send you expired listings - go knock on the door or send a letter to ask if they are still accepting offers on the property - Remember an expired listed is a property that failed to sell - the seller should still be motivated to sell. 
Frank S. DIY Must Have - DEWALT 10-Tool 20 volt
28 December 2018 | 10 replies
the extra 2amp batteries will be helpful when you're using your flashlight and radio at the same time with bigger drills etc. 
Sam Leon Have you ever been so scared you fell on your butt?
27 September 2018 | 2 replies
I went into the basement and used my phone flashlight.
Donald S. How do you make money flipping?
18 July 2018 | 34 replies
Here’s some of the numbers I’ve been getting:Demo: 6500 + Dumpsters (395/40yd probably need 3 40’s)Roof: 6910 (real bid, replace some sheathing, repair penetrations, repair gutter, spray entire roof with 100% silicone roofing sealant (the white stuff that’s UV reflective).Tuckpointing: 4500 (back wall of property about 5’ wide and the entire 2 stories needs tuckpointing)Plans: 5000Permits: 2000Framing: 27000 (this I think is insane, but hard to tell without knowing what walls need to be moved/reframed) What’s a good cost on framing in St.
Morgan Klein Tenant wants vape clause removed in contract.
28 December 2018 | 51 replies
The fire hazard from lithium batteries is no different from the fire hazard in cell phone batteries, lap top computers, high-end flash lights, or power tools.We do not allow smoking but do allow vaping.
Angela Vestal Allure vs hardwood flooring
3 February 2018 | 12 replies
It is actually topical water proof, includes an extra cork backing for added protection, extremely scratch and UV resistant, and less expensive than the engineered wood, with similar pricing to the laminate.