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6 December 2024 | 3 replies
I'd have a Home Inpsector and/or General Contractor go over the place and make a list (Scope Of Work) with a tight budget.
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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
The last part they showed us a TED talk and we had to write on a paper what I want to do before dying...then we had to stick these words to the "commitment wall"...Lastely, they ask us if we d like a one on one strategy the next day during the lunch (yes we are hard worker who saccrifies even lunch for what we want).
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9 December 2024 | 8 replies
Based on the local market, $15k for renovations seems light—have you had contractors confirm this budget?
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5 December 2024 | 20 replies
Be conservative on budget and time.
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5 December 2024 | 8 replies
We budgeted $100k and that’s our goal but have extra just in case something pops up so this $120k is a high number.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.
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10 December 2024 | 22 replies
Furnished Finder is great for travel nurses and more budget conscious travelers.
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7 December 2024 | 14 replies
Costs will always go over budget.
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10 December 2024 | 7 replies
Site cleaning may be the single most underfunded line item on construction budgets which often leads to dangerous work sites.
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8 December 2024 | 8 replies
I'd also recommend joining a local Indianapolis based REIA asap. the REIA will provide a group of investors who could get you some contractor recommends if you decide to GC the prop yourself.You said it "needs a little work done" but budgeted $50k so those two things kind of contradict unless the home is a larger home...just curious, what's "a little work", if you haven't had an inspection yet and don't feel comfortable evaluating the costs on your own?