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Eric Telese Repair list for seller, need advice!
23 October 2018 | 2 replies
Keep in mind we do not have known cost amounts for these repair items, and can just make estimates, and hope no other costly issues are uncovered after attacking some of the repairs.My question is, with our next interaction with the selling agent, should we:A) Ask for the major repairs be metB) Ask for a decrease in agreed upon price (without great idea of what the repairs will cost)C) A combination of both; settle with some repairs met, and a decrease in priceOur entire list is below: (keep in mind that I am not sure if all of these things need direct attention to get the unit rent-able, or if some items can be overlooked for now and deal with later as they become more of a problem)Repair List:Items that need attention before renting unit:Big Ticket Items:Install furnaceInstall all new appliancesInstall water heaterExterior electric power supply is damaged, needs repairInstall guttersNo termite treatmentNo gas meter, install newAttic decking has moisture damage, needs repairSmaller Repair Items:Install electric panel faceplate and secure exposed wiresTwo prong outlets (could not test), swap out, install GFCI where neededTrim tree limbs in contact with power linesMissing light cover under front entranceRepair kitchen windowsRepair kitchen sink leakRepair utility room leakInsulate atticSeal gaps in living room doorLoose bathroom faucetAdjust shower water pressurePatchwork performed in multiple rooms, walls are plaster on wood lathe- which I have been told can have asbestos issues once opened upDeferred Cost Items:Large tree removalTorn and missing roof shinglesSeal plumbing boots on roofRaised soffit under car portSecure electrical lines in attic, they run over attic stringers, not through them (necessary?)
Kurt G. Backsplash Tile That Appeals To The Masses
17 February 2019 | 13 replies
I put pretty 3x6 white subway with raised “panel” surface in my most recent flip and they sell 1 SF ready to tile sheets of plain 2x4 subway for about $2 psf on mesh.
Jay Nielsen Electrical for Subdivision
1 October 2018 | 12 replies
Are you referring to a smaller sub panel?
Steve Mcdonald Shared Laundry in Basement or Washer Hookups for each apartment
13 September 2018 | 2 replies
One being not enough slots in circuit breaker and the other the main panel would need to be upgraded along with wiring to the subpanel to handle the heavier power.i like the point of service use you mentioned.
Terry Madden Friendly Advice Needed
19 September 2018 | 29 replies
It should be noted that there is no owner’s meter and panel for the common circuits, which we recommend having addressed.
Mary Mathers Dishonest Disclosures in TX and Advice for a Greenhorn (me) Plz
18 September 2018 | 8 replies
If the electrical panel is substandard (dangerous) and they are the one who hard wired an extension cord in the attic while cutting through a major purlin holding up the roof, and the garage door doesn't open due to damage (when they hit it with the car?)
Account Closed Does Insulation Add Equity?
2 October 2018 | 11 replies
It seems pretty cheap so I am guessing you don’t have knob and tube in the panel and there must be a few old wired circuits.
C.Lee Sandvick Generating Electricity on-site to lower costs
21 September 2018 | 3 replies
In addition, solar requires monitoring to ensure that it is working fine and the solar panels need cleaning every few months. 
Lesley Resnick My step by step BRRRR
2 September 2019 | 114 replies
They used paneling on the inside with no drywall behind it.  
Jessica Jay-Maleski Multifamily property with shared utilities - help!
18 October 2018 | 15 replies
If the 2 units in a building have separate circuits going to a single panel, then it's technically easy to break it to 2 panels with 2 meters.