And working toward financial freedom can improve all three of those things.People having food, shelter, and relative health, can mask a lack in one or more of these areas. 

The nice part about glue down vs T&G is that if a section ever gets damaged you can use a hair dryer to warm it up, peel it off and replace it.

The less masking the painter has to do, the less the quote should be.  

As a result, I think prices are  in a bubble because the true costs of owning real estate in Chicago have been masked for decades.  

All cosmetic for the most part, but paint peeling on ceilings, floors being refinished and kitchens could use a little "sprucing up".

5 unitsone duplex 1/1'sone duplex 2/2 one SFR 1/1three seperate one car garages with an additional two car carport.one lot.Condition;Peeling exterior paint, falling fences,no grass.  

I reached a "404--File Not Found" at the Freddie Mac link.I'll keep my eyes peeled for an announcement from either camp.

I guess what I'm saying is find a property and start peeling the onion with the owner.Frank

They’ve been setting new records year after year, it’s impressive they’ll set a new record this year even with shutdowns and mask mandates.

Hi,I have a 4 plex under contract and just finished the inspection, which showed a number of things that need to be fixed per FHA requirements (e.g. electrical wiring, new roof, peeling paint, etc.).