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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
After a bit of back-and-forth on the repair costs, I negotiated it down to $69,000, convincing them the extent of repairs was higher than they initially estimated.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
After a bit of back-and-forth on the repair costs, I negotiated it down to $69,000, convincing them the extent of repairs was higher than they initially estimated.
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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
Okay, let's allocate $1500-$2,000 for this repair that will need to be done.
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18 January 2025 | 19 replies
Why someone willingly wants to work with a government agency that will slow down turnover, dictate rents and rent increases, and dictate repairs is beyond me.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
This ensures you have a clear picture of what repairs are needed and helps avoid surprises during the rehab.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
And you need to keep detailed records of all repairs and improvements.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
This will reduce your risk and cash invested and if something goes wrong you wont be bled dry with never ending repairs.
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15 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you think about the time it takes you to clean up and repair.
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5 January 2025 | 24 replies
He missed significant repairs that turned a $10,000 refresh into a $60,000, 8 month rehab.