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Landon Rasmussen I only have 10k to spend on cosmetics, what should I spend it on?
22 October 2018 | 14 replies
Then I would make sure the house is-1. water tight - fix the roof2. all working parts are still working ( water heater, furnance, ect) and no exposed outlets or wires3. broken windows4. tight doors5. no flaking paint exterior or interior6. flooring - safe to walk on7. fix or remove rickety outbuildings8. pleasing to the eye from the outside ( well trimmed shrub & trees)This is what I learned on my first buy and it just cost me 3 returns of the appraiser to get it right.
Bobby Stead [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
2 October 2018 | 3 replies
Unless you plan on doing all the work yourself, you should factor in termite inspection/prevention, possible tree removal/trimming, clearing gutters to prevent leaks, sending contractors to fix things that break, painting unit after each tenant, changing locks after each tenant, cleaning, appliance maintenance etc. 
Leland S. Earnest down on 2nd Purchase for Flip in Nashville!
24 September 2018 | 2 replies
.- Landscaping, add nice garden up front, trim trees, remove overgrown vines from house siding- Remove old walkway and replace with new right angle walkway to driveway instead of street- Fix up front porch, new concrete probably- Repair any problem siding- Flooring has some unevenness, joists in crawl space/basement need to be added or adjusted.- Exterior paint, interior paint - HVAC and water heater appear new, roof appears new- Interior has some water stain marks, replace drywall patches- Replace kitchen with modern cabinets, granite, appliances- Oak floors downstairs hopefully can be refinished- Replace carpet upstairs with composite flooring or nice carpet - stairs are carpeted!
Kevin Schultz Hard money for auctions?
9 March 2019 | 15 replies
Any money spent on the property other than general maintenance (mowing, tree trimming etc).
Josue Velney General contractors want to much money prior to starting job.
24 September 2018 | 50 replies
My rehab model is usually 15 days for a cosmetic only with curb appeal, 30 days if you need flooring, trim, kitchen and bath updating etc, 45 if you add kitchen or bath gut and rebuild and 60 if you need extensive work or special order items like siding etc. 75 or 90 if you need longer.I sell my rehab clients on getting their house ready to stage a day before the 15th, 30th, 45th or 60th.
Roy Coons Collecting for damage from a holdover tenant
30 September 2018 | 7 replies
At least 5 interior doors have holes, drywall is marred and dented in places, some trim removed and broken, closet doors broken along with broken light fixtures etc. 
Lesley Resnick My step by step BRRRR
2 September 2019 | 114 replies
I will be posting new numbers shortly.Rough plumbing is completed - less the finishing, faucets, toiletThe garage is mostly finishedPainted outside need to do trim Walls inside primed and should be painted by MondayThe wood floor is scheduled to be refinished on the 10th.  
Charles Kennedy Am I crazy to self-manage from afar?
29 December 2020 | 40 replies
., and should have 1/4" of gap hidden under the wall trim on both sides.I DO NOT ADVOCATE long term AIRBNB / STR unless you're in a luxury market / major city where you are a hotel equivalent.
Leland S. East Nash Flip, looking for discount material vendors
26 September 2018 | 3 replies
Cleanup Job (Low cost fast flip): - landscape package in front - remove deck- remove vines from house - clean exterior, fix siding and wood rot, paint neutral beige/gray color - clean driveway/weed, clean retaining wall/pavement - replace flooring with mid grade flooring bottom level, carpet upstairs - replace interior fixtures - paint interior white trim, light color beige/gray walls, popcorn ceiling removal - new kitchen appliancesRehab options:- Replace deck with new one (kind of awkward that high to me) vs Remove and fill in wall or add large window to master.- Potential space to move laundry into upstairs bathroom closet vs basement - Can maybe get away with toilet/vanity replacement in each bathroom- Uncertain if painting or replacing cabinets with ikea type is worth it- Any in-ceiling lighting will cause a disaster with electrical since it is out of date- Repave/fix concrete front porch and side porch - replace/paint railing- Replace front walkway cement, or remove walkway and replace with right angled walk to driveway (may not provide ROI)- Tear down vs paint garage port in back yard
Leland S. Fix n Flip options for best ROI, cheap n quick or rehab?
1 October 2018 | 2 replies
id=1IaAr5B1WeT...Cleanup Job (Low cost fast flip): landscape package in front remove deckremove vines from house clean exterior, fix siding and wood rot, paint neutral beige/gray color clean driveway/weed, clean retaining wall/pavement replace flooring with mid grade flooring bottom level, carpet upstairs replace interior fixtures paint interior white trim, light color beige/gray walls, popcorn ceiling removal new kitchen appliancesRehab options: Replace deck with new one (kind of awkward that high to me) vs Remove and fill in wall or add large window to master.Potential space to move laundry into upstairs bathroom closet vs basement Can maybe get away with toilet/vanity replacement in each bathroomUncertain if painting or replacing cabinets with ikea type is worth itAny in-ceiling lighting will open up codes stuff with electrical since it is out of dateRepave/fix concrete front porch and side porch - replace/paint railingReplace front walkway cement, or remove walkway and replace with right angled walk to driveway (may not provide ROI)Tear down vs paint garage port in back yardWhich do you think provides highest ROI?