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28 December 2024 | 2 replies
The grout between the tiles allows a run off of water and a gripping surface for your feet.3. if you’re smart, use durock on the walls too, right up to the ceiling.
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11 January 2025 | 19 replies
so I definitely like the Fortuna area, but then you kind of run into the cold and constantly wet.
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25 December 2024 | 11 replies
They are full size and yet still run off 120v and just need a water source and drain.
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19 December 2024 | 7 replies
Amazing what can come of just grinding volume with cold calling Volume + consistency + follow-up = DEALS.Simple really. 100%
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19 January 2025 | 41 replies
I'm sure most of us don't say our rentals come with a furnace and hot water tank, but they do and they are not to be removed.
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19 January 2025 | 61 replies
@Kyle Atans or PHX when building stopped dead cold and they deported half the construction workers who happened to be 80% of the tenant base.. same with central CA building stopped no deportation though :)I just bought in Vegas for semi retirement and tax purposes I kind of like were it sits now.. but no question your timing of that market was impeccable.. !!!
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31 December 2024 | 14 replies
Put your best foot forward.For a water front house I always lead with the water.For you it could be the arcade room.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.
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27 December 2024 | 2 replies
They focus on safety issues, such as wood rot, water damage, and structural integrity of balconies and decks.
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5 January 2025 | 24 replies
The snake behind the water heater during rehab.