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5 June 2012 | 37 replies
I'm finishing the restoration of a Western Air Patrol (California Western Auto) W492 console radio with a colorful mirrored dial, top of the line in 1936.
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11 July 2012 | 14 replies
If, prior to closing, the property is damaged in an amount of not more than five percent (5%) of the selling price, Seller shall be obligated to repair the property and restore it to the same condition that it was on the day of this offer.
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18 August 2012 | 23 replies
I'd also suggest you guys check for a Habitat For Humanity Re-Store, they get building materials donated from the box stores, some scratch and dent but mostly firsts, out-of-stock items keft over too.
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14 September 2012 | 5 replies
You can get cheap building materials usually from Habitat for Humanity ReStores (if you have any around).Then, your nights and weekends are going to spent sacrificing every moment getting those units fixed up to the point they are rentable.
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23 October 2012 | 8 replies
I have a statement on my lease that says: "The cost for repairs and cleaning necessary to restore property to pre-occupancy condition (beyond normal wear and tear) will be deducted from the security deposit at the rate of $50 per hour plus the cost of materials."
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23 February 2014 | 33 replies
I saved around $600 on the roof by buying around 20 bundles of roofing from the local Habitat for Humanity Restore that the roof contractor was able to use and match...Actually, overall the roof came in more expensive than I thought it would...I had only budgeted around $175 a square...The electrician who worked on the house works for a commercial electrical subcontractor and moonlighted for us for around $25 an hour.
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12 July 2007 | 16 replies
It is also easy to restore if a tenant abuses it.
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25 June 2007 | 4 replies
I have invested in France in buying and restoring Historical monuments (3 properties) and own a house in Provence (south of France) that I get rents from as well.
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8 August 2007 | 4 replies
My hobbies are music production and dj'ing, as well as modifying and restoring import cars as well as classics.Ryan
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17 August 2007 | 5 replies
You need to do an eviction to restore your right to lease that property to someone else.