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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Simon Walker: Hi Guys, new here to the bigger pockets forum, I have been in construction for 11 years and real estate the past 3 years.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
A lot more important compared to newer construction homes where you don't have to deal with certain things when it comes to either of those.Many other nuances but those are just a few that come to mind.
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13 January 2025 | 15 replies
He said that typically in flip deals its around 30-40% down but if construction was included it would be about 30%.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
You have to get someone who is familiar with them and would want one.Here is a pic of this style of construction.
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28 January 2025 | 16 replies
If neighbor says they own it I would tell them I plan to construct a new one next to it on my property line even if I needed to lose a couple of feet of yard.
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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
In construction, there is only so much you can do to reduce your margins while staying profitable.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
Permitted or not, you want 100% assurance the property is within building code standards for the year it was built, and for any upgrades/ changes - the years those upgrades were made; ie GFICs in wet areas currently, but not required in original construction back in 1950 when they didn't exist.sorry for not replying earlier, I'm rarely on this platformbest of luck on the project
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
Construction 3.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
My dilemma has been that I've gotten a little behind on some revolving debt that selling this property now could eliminate in addition to giving me cash on hand to trade into some better value or start a new construction duplex project I've been wanting to start.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
My husband did 90% of the work himself, only using contractors for large electrical, plumbing, and construction projects.