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13 January 2025 | 8 replies
Regionality and competition greatly factors into the cost structure.
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11 February 2025 | 9 replies
I'm in the process of transitioning out of Cozy due to the limited functionality and my dissatisfaction with the apartments.com merger.
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11 February 2025 | 29 replies
Providing a simple and easy move-in process can help create the best experience for new tenants.
4 January 2025 | 7 replies
It is my weakest skill in the research process.
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12 February 2025 | 3 replies
Again, when the process is almost over, look back and evaluate.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Learned sooo much about the process, took us 2 years to do it all only on weekends and holidays.
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10 January 2025 | 1 reply
My contractor brought me a house off the market. We walked it. Can add a in-law suite for lots of value. We can buy the house for maybe 125k and he estimates 120k in renovations. He will do all the work. I wil...
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
While the cost can vary depending on the scope, zoning, and materials, I’ve seen similar projects run anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on factors like plumbing, electrical upgrades, and structural work.If you’d like, I can connect you with a few contractors or architects in Chicago who specialize in basement conversions.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid.