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8 April 2016 | 7 replies
I've done a lot of the work on both of the houses I own, and really enjoy doing it, learning new things about renovations, and improving/polishing my skills.Once I reach my 10 years, I'm contemplating converting a large van into an RV and touring the Americas, probably obtaining certification as an EMT to get some supplemental income and to find adventure.Exploring real estate opportunities in DC, looking for buy-and-hold rentals.
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11 February 2017 | 15 replies
Rental grade cosmetic rehab- paint, carpet to go, hardwood underneath so polishing , install window/central AC and/or fencing depends on the rehab budget. roof, windows appears new. furnace, hot water heater in good condition, no fencing or central AC, basement and foundation in good condition (little moisture there though) waiting on contractor rehab estimate.Rent range - $695-750 . $750 if install central AC and fencing.
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2 June 2016 | 12 replies
@Gino Barbaro not sure if this would be an option for you now but maybe moving forward... look into polished concrete floors, from the flooring chart costs I've seen over time they are more economical to maintain and last 10+ years.
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26 September 2019 | 3 replies
(Not a lot)But for cleaning and ‘polishing’ I always use Murphy oil soap.
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15 October 2019 | 32 replies
In all it didn't seem polished or very flexible to me.
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1 October 2019 | 0 replies
If the decision was made to get more conservative on the cash out refinances, that would probably be the starting point of the debate / negotiation / conversation in that room with the polished hardwood table that folks like myself, and most likely you, aren't invited to.
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29 October 2019 | 42 replies
A few handles on cabinets were missing.Also saw some nail polish that had spilled on lament flooring.
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4 November 2019 | 1 reply
Our construction crew did an excellent job, helping to polish this diamond in the rough and give it a modern farmhouse look.
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13 November 2019 | 36 replies
Shoot, even then if the price is right I’ll polish that turd right up good as new, sometimes those are the best deals.