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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
Therefore, I want to let the community here know about a residential contractor I would never recommend.Let me start by saying I did my homework...checked him out thoroughly.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Seeking advice here on the best approach, any gotcha's that I'm missing, and overall sanity check...
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10 February 2025 | 29 replies
Always do your due diligence folks, search for their name on here, check for criminal and civil court cases in the county they live/do business in, etc.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Pricing - If you cannot check your competitions price and adjust yours daily you may want pricing software (PriceLabs probably best for single listing owners/operators).
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
Check the comps see what long-term rent is going for.
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
@Anthony VaganosI haven't checked this in a long time.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Zoning and Permits: Make sure to check the zoning laws and permit requirements for building an ADU in the area. 4.
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9 February 2025 | 15 replies
You might want to double check he understands the scale of the project you're asking him to do.
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
Check out passive pockets and see what reviews are there.
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17 January 2025 | 1 reply
You can check the franchise director or the franchise guide.