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1 December 2024 | 21 replies
You don't want to invest in a place you have never been to unless you are using a vertically integrated turnkey provider that others can give you references for.
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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
You'll need to look at adding hurricane impact windows and doors throughout the home, and bracing all the framing members of the house with hurricane straps.
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26 November 2024 | 10 replies
I have talked to a lot of different ones and have found one that I really like because they have been doing it for twenty years and have vertically integrated property management and construction and a construction warehouse for fixes and everyone is on-staff.
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30 November 2024 | 1 reply
By sourcing directly from trusted factory partners, Griffin Modern saved significantly on key elements like the Pivot door, floating staircase, glass handrail, and casement windows—items that normally cost 30% more when purchased at retail.
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30 November 2024 | 4 replies
I’m in a cold climate and was having multiple tenants turning their heat up to 78 and then leaving their windows open when it was -20 outside.
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29 November 2024 | 27 replies
That said the biggest issue with heat provided is not the thermostat but the open window in spring and fall when the heat is on.
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30 November 2024 | 11 replies
Don't ask me about Dutch Brothers or Burger King or Target, as soon as that is in play, my "in general" commentary is right out the window.
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5 December 2024 | 17 replies
This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again). 7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
A quick google search turned up this: https://windowwellexperts.com/...You can install a legal egress window for $3,000 - $5,000.
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28 November 2024 | 8 replies
The one you can scale.I know successful business owners in the fitness industry, tanning salons, real estate, window coverings, maintenance, billboard, ATMs, etc.Generally, I would be skeptical of jumping into a business based on YouTube videos hosted by and featuring people that are likely primarily trying to sell you their respective courses.Small businesses can indeed be great investments, but they are hard.