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23 October 2007 | 3 replies
first thing i would do is focus on curb appeal. pulling weeds manicuring the lawn and adding flower beds with mulch and plants is a good way to start. you do want to spend some time in the kitchen and bathroom's there main selling points of a house. a good way to add value would be to expand the living area in the basement and attic areas if possible adding a bedroom or bathroom would certainly add good value. hardwood/laminate flooring is highly desirable. obviously you want to paint the house.
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8 February 2021 | 154 replies
To imply poor people don't have a right to housing or that a landlord who provides them housing should be penalized is wrong.Poor people work in essential jobs at meat packing plants, grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.
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2 August 2022 | 7 replies
Thankfully, tenant loves potted plants, and brought a bunch, so now the curb appeal is better. :) lol
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26 August 2022 | 6 replies
Renter source will be encroachment of population from surrounding cities, industrial park with new build of distribution center and well known manufacturing plant that is being relocated to that location.
13 September 2022 | 3 replies
It'll be important to pick a strong location that will be resilient in case of reduced demand.
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7 July 2020 | 5 replies
The San Antonio market is resilient and presents great opportunities to novice and experienced investors.
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9 October 2019 | 5 replies
For example I had to plant a tree in my parkway.
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17 September 2021 | 9 replies
Additionally, carpets are significantly less resilient than hardwood.
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18 April 2009 | 6 replies
My common sense advice: hire a new management company.My experience: try cleaning up the front yard, planting flowers (not this time of year though), install a fancy looking front door, install new windows in the front of the house.