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Account Closed Best ideas for single family home building in this market
17 June 2021 | 0 replies
After realizing there is a massive shortage of single family homes in certain areas, and a large institutional Wall Street sweep on market supply of sfr’s, the concern is that American’s can’t buy a home and compete with Blackrock and similar entities.
William Mitchell Is it a bad idea pay off credit card debt with my 401k?
12 July 2021 | 51 replies
To take it a step further, a specialized 1st position Heloc tied to a zero balance sweep checking account works like the Dave Ramsey "debt snowball" on steroids.
Taylor Thorne Should I keep my first house as a rental property?
29 June 2021 | 3 replies
We ReFi'd into a very specialized 1st position line of credit, that's tied to a zero balance sweep checking account.
Steven Li Good places to get a HELOC for a property in CA?
14 July 2021 | 11 replies
@Steven Li @Christine Smith I'm a huge proponent of a very specialized 1st position Heloc tied to a zero balance sweep checking account.
Justin Tomsic Pull equity from home or self or profit
2 July 2021 | 8 replies
We ReFi'd into a very specialized 1st position Heloc that's tied to a zero balance sweep checking account.
Julian S. Help needed for preventing insects from getting inside my STR
24 July 2022 | 14 replies
. • Update the weather stripping & door sweeps on doors -- advice on the best types of weatherstripping or how to do it best is appreciated! 
Daria B. ISO cleaning company for a turn
7 August 2022 | 3 replies
This needs to happen now.Property is empty and my realtor has it listed already with a note it will be cleaned.I need to find a reputable company that can:1-dust entire house 3 level townhouse 2-clean bathrooms (sink, tub/shower, toilet), 2 full baths, 1 half bath3-kitchen (if needed sink, oven, interior of refrigerator that’s empty), 4-no carpets so sweep out the luxury vinyl flooringThank you if you use a company you like and can count on please post.PS: I would want to find a company that I can always utilize for my turns.
James Peever Need help reviewing contractor bid
15 August 2022 | 4 replies
This is the current quote from one of the few contractors that got back to us.My Concerns:- not agreeing to fixed end date- limited itemized breakdown for each item  QuoteExterior: $9000 (not including exterior paint and tree work)• Power wash exterior (plumbing repairs needed to accommodate)• Scrape original paint as much as possible• Paint exterior• Remove satellite dish from front• Remove front awning above two windows • Repair casement around basement windows• Replace siding as needed• Install rear staircase (permit required)• Replace corner post with 6x6• Install 12x15 rear deck at gradeFront Porch: $1500 (not including work on exterior windows)• Rebuild front door to clear hump in floor with automated sweep• Clean floor and repaint• Prep and repaint room• Inspect and seal interior window as needed1st Floor: $5200 + $2.50 per sqft of flooring installed (price of flooring and electrical not included)• Need to take a second look in house if possible I would like to match original flooring in kitchen, which would most likely lower the flooring cost)• Replace front door (32” left hand inswing try to match décor) Jeld-wen 6 lite prehung $398 would need to be painted to look appropriate• Clean walls repair, paint and caulk window frames (color Simply white recommended in scuff defense)• Level and prepare floor for vinyl including removing all trim, repairing and replacing as damage occurs, install nosing and transitions• Install vinyl floating floor throughout first floor (customer to select flooring for pricing) (sqft unknown install rate is $2.50 Per sqft)• Electrical plan to be determinedKitchen: $3800 (not including cabinets, refrigerator, sink, faucet, stove)• Repair damaged floor joist and subfloor• Install kitchen sink• Repair walls trim and paint• Refrigerator location is unknown at this time1st floor bathroom: $1800 (customer to supply vanity and faucet)• Remove toilet and flooring (if subfloor repair is need current price does not reflect cost)• Repair walls and paint• Install vanity (work with customer in choosing appropriate vanity)Laundry Room: $1300• Install matching rear door 32” RT inswing• Install dryer exhaust• Repair walls, trim and paint• (walls will likely need to be opened for electrical work)2nd Floor: $2200 Not including Floor refinishing• General clean-up of walls and trim• Paint• Seal windows as needed• Floors refinished2nd Floor bath: $5050 (does not include vanity, tile, mix valve, tub)• Gut shower• Replace toilet• Install vanity• Tile shower• Tile bathroom floor• Repair walls• Trim• PaintStaircase: $800• Remove remainder of carpet tack strips• General restoration repairBasement / utilities: $350 (electrical, plumbing, and heating is separate quote)• General clean up• Clear all debris from premise Total quoted cost: $34,500 + $2.50 per sq ft flooring installed.
Judy Coutts Magic Pak Experience
6 August 2022 | 2 replies
So for the noise add around the door a gasket and sweeps. 3.
Andrew Low New Real Estate Investor
9 August 2022 | 17 replies
When you do have money left over, sweep it to the savings account.