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Robert M. Rent Increases
5 June 2015 | 41 replies
Get a new PM who will act as a true firewall and also implement your goals and strategies.
Matthew Watson Commercial Zoning and ADA Compliance
7 June 2018 | 8 replies
For example: there can be no plastic pipe in plumbing, the walls between units must meet certain specifics to be a firewall, if it is forced air each unit will need its own furnace as units cannot share a return air duct, etc.  
Joshua Tikal LLC - Investing out of state?
23 June 2019 | 8 replies
If you get a lot of these or have high net worth you might want to think about a intermediary LLC to act as another firewall.
Account Closed Does adding ADU to 4plex change from residential to commercial?
29 March 2016 | 11 replies
A lot line will have to be "implied" when figuring distance between existing structure, firewalls and window % of the facade. 
Kim Hopkins About to Lose a Killer Deal to Sell Our Building B/C Tenant
14 July 2022 | 63 replies
Specifically looking for both the fire suppression system and if you have firewalls with the other tenants.  
Johann Jells Flat roof advice needed, roofing old building becoming nightmare
30 November 2016 | 17 replies
To be properly repaired, the firewall (parapet) needs to be rebuilt down to the roofline so that it is plumb.
Joseph M. Do you use a separate LLC for each investment property?
3 October 2020 | 29 replies
One of the main reasons for me is creating a firewall between the growing equity in each property.
Jeff S. Maintaining an LLC
14 March 2011 | 12 replies
Of course, you're always exposed if they prove fraud or negligence on your part, but the LLC along with adequate liability coverage presents the best firewall, I think.You might want to look up the use of a land trust with beneficial interest held by your LLC.
David Elsea Is Buying Half a Building a Half-Baked Idea?
8 May 2013 | 5 replies
You need to make sure there is a common wall agreement filed on the properties and that there is a fire wall that runs all the way up to the roof for that common wall.
Tamar Firouz Looking for a contractor in Detroit Michigan
31 January 2018 | 8 replies
With these items in mind the following would be accomplished by room.Complete Unit:All mechanical and building permits pulledInsulation in walls and ceiling (If applicable)Draft stops in ceiling attic (If required)Install new 1/2" drywall. 5/8" on fire walls (Seperation walls) (local AHJ may require two 1/2" sheets of Type X drywall.