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18 October 2024 | 2 replies
Hi BP,Just wanted to get thoughts on different heating options.I need to install a new heating system in one of my apartment units (approx 580 sqft) but wanted to get thoughts on whether an Electric Wall Heater was a good option?
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20 October 2024 | 8 replies
Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.
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25 October 2024 | 14 replies
We hired another contractor (a church friend of a realtor that we'd used in the past and we trust this realtor 100%) and paid him $15,000 to start the same project and everything went great; he completed demolition, installed the new roof, and got some permits (roof permit, electrical, and plumbing).
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25 October 2024 | 12 replies
if the property is in Oregon they need state MLS and NMLS registration for ANY loan on a 1 to 4 unit regardless of purpose.thanks appreciate your feedback- we're only pocking $40k after paying off another heloc and debt. need to finish a big electrical job on the house, etc. so can't save up, but still have over $100K equity.
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25 October 2024 | 1 reply
I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?
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22 October 2024 | 7 replies
This may include tax credits such as 45L for energy efficiency.Optimization of Energy Efficient Tax Credits: AI tools can help real estate investors identify which specific energy upgrades are the most cost-effective upgrades for their properties resulting in a higher return on the improvements.AI can help investors be more efficient and effective with their time and money.
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18 October 2024 | 7 replies
That doesn't include any maintenance costs or other variables.I regularly argue that solar energy is rarely worth the investment.
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23 October 2024 | 5 replies
I would not put any energy into this aspect. the only other way to get one is to take title subject to a 30 year note that can happen as well.
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23 October 2024 | 2 replies
Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $65,000 Sale price: $140,000 First complete renovation all but reframing--new electrical, HVAC, plumbing, complete bathroom and kitchen demo and remodel.
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23 October 2024 | 9 replies
Short-term rentals can definitely help you build financial freedom while giving you more flexibility, especially if your current business is demanding a lot of your time and energy.