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cabinets with ikea type is worth it- Any in-ceiling lighting will cause a disaster with electrical since it is out of date- Repave/fix concrete front porch and side porch - replace/paint railing- Replace front walkway cement, or remove walkway and replace with right angled walk to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?
Tim Crosby
Florida Man Introduces Himself on Bigger Pockets Discussion Forum
23 October 2018 | 5 replies
I worked for a tree trimming company for a little while, which led to me starting my own landscaping company.
Arvin K.
Need advice: FHA 203k loan or get home improvement loan later
2 July 2018 | 1 reply
List of items to be done - (inspection next weekend)HVACAir Conditioner addition to current forced air furnaceElectricalGarage door motor to 1 car garage door Install recessed lights in living room, and new light fixtures in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchenReplace light switches/outlets to square plastic whiteFlooringRemove carpet, tack boards one main floor and top floorInstall vinyl plank flooring throughout main floor Same baseboardPaintingPaint all wood trim whitePaint kitchen cabinets whitePaint all wallsStructuralRemove half of kitchen wallSliding door for half bath on main floorKitchenReplace kitchen counter top, and match bathroom vanities with sameReplace kitchen sinkReplace appliances with stainless steelBathrooms Replace countertops with same kitchen counter materialGeneral workInstall window blinds on all windows
Matthew Roberts
First deal, nervous, excited, whats next?
25 July 2018 | 13 replies
Will paint the trim as well to make more modern looking.
Yenlan Patton
Finding texas law regarding tree conflict with neighbor
8 July 2018 | 6 replies
Your neighbor is allowed/responsible to trim the tree back to the property line.
Donald S.
How do you make money flipping?
18 July 2018 | 34 replies
Flatwork: 3800, new front stairs and side stairs yard stairs & drainage culvertCarport/garage hybrid: 5400-8500Convert front doors to 1 door: 3000Carpentry finishes and trim: 4000Appliances: 5000So that puts us in 150-170k range on rehab.
Derek Markowicz
First time landlord advice.
12 July 2018 | 5 replies
Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by ____(check one)____ [ ] Landlord [ ] Tenant .For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.g.Tenant agrees not to grow marijuana on the premises, indoors or outdoors.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If Tenant fails to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.
Frankie Woods
Why hasn't R.E. gotten me a wife?
21 October 2020 | 145 replies
Yes, there's broke college girls on there looking for a guy to pay her regularly, but, there are also business women, doctors, etc, who also realize the need to trim the fat.