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15 November 2024 | 8 replies
For a flip, you'll want to get a builder's risk policy, which covers the property during renovations, including any damage from fire, vandalism, or weather while it's vacant.
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13 November 2024 | 1 reply
As Hurricane Helena went by, both of the roofs got damaged.
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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
Here's how we screen:A bad tenant can lead to thousands of dollars of losses via unpaid rents, legal fees and property damages.
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14 November 2024 | 7 replies
Unless it's obvious tenant damage you must fix things in the home.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
The downside is if it gets damaged you have to replace the whole sheet.
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6 November 2024 | 2 replies
This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase.
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13 November 2024 | 8 replies
. $20K in reserves isn't a lot if something goes horribly wrong and there are damages if you default and he takes the property back.
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14 November 2024 | 6 replies
If you are trying to piece everything together yourself remotely I think the time and brain damage and extra cost in time and cash you would be better to go yourself and do it.
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12 November 2024 | 8 replies
But I draw the line when there is risk of damage to the property, annoyance to the neighbors, health concerns, pests, etc.
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13 November 2024 | 3 replies
I'd check for that before installing LVP and replace the subfloor where needed and treat any termite damage.