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Jon Dorsey Septic System Tank Insurance??
16 February 2024 | 5 replies
The closest to that is environmental coverage for Underground Tanks (normally gasoline or oil). 
Pandu Chimata Getting rid of smell
15 February 2024 | 42 replies
I've heard the Zinser shellac based primer does a better job at locking in odors as opposed to Kilz...or make sure it is an oil based Kilz...Here's a link to a BP cat litter flip forum post from a few years back...half way down page 5 he talks about the smell removal process. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/133059-cat-li...
Jack Wang Potential building issues for older (pre-1960) properties
16 February 2024 | 14 replies
Balloon" framing (1920's I believe).Radon.Plaster and lathe instead of sheet rock (pre 1950's) or plaster and wire mesh variations (50's) more solid than sheetrock but a real b*tch to repair or demo if you're remodeling.You've got Galvy plumbing but also need to look out for other kinds of outdated plumbing like clay sewer lines (pre-1930's, prone to collapsing, bellies, root intrusion), cast iron (1950's, often rusted and/or cracked by now), and PB (polybutylene, gray-colored water pipes, 1980's, prone to rapid degradation and subsequent bursting, mostly gone by now).Buried Oil Tanks-- Do you have those there?
Kalp Mehta BRRRR Strategy on Turnkey Properties (Condo, Townhouse, and Apartment)
14 February 2024 | 11 replies
Perhaps, the heating system is old and inefficient oil heat and you modernize it to a high efficiency unit with a cheaper fuel like natural gas.
Andrew Erickson China Built Backyard Homes (SoCal)
15 February 2024 | 43 replies
At scale you could maybe shave a couple thousand off, but end of day this is still site-specific construction prep.In terms of a business plan, $25k horizontal + $25k vertical and sell to the homeowner for $100k installed is still a solid value proposition for both parties. 
Christian Chartier Best rates on ARM loans
13 February 2024 | 7 replies
Interest only you will be paying points upfront as every lender has fear you will early pay them off, and once you calculate those points even over 60 months the rate is higher.You are looking to shave off costs to make it cash flow?
Devon Shaw Indianapolis Market Insight from an Investor Focused Agent
13 February 2024 | 10 replies
Quote from @Ashton Hines: Hi Devon, Curious what you think about the STR market around Lucas Oil.
Justin Johnson My First Rental Property Freak Out
15 February 2024 | 72 replies
After you figure  it out, oil based killz does AMAZING things! 
Ben Bymaster What are some underrated real estate niches?
13 February 2024 | 8 replies
Timber deeds are actual Deeds kind of like Oil and gas rights..
Paul Tan First post and ready to buy! What do you think of my strategy?
14 February 2024 | 38 replies
I agree with Robin, my first deal was a single family house in a good area with blue tarp over the roof and a noisy but working oil boiler.