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12 April 2016 | 46 replies
A 30" Vanity would increase the width by 6" and add ~25% more surface space, I think that is a valuable improvement especially since there would be more cabinet space as well.
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2 July 2015 | 13 replies
:) The plastic blinds will likely be stained, particularly in the room(s) where they smoked most frequently.While folks will suggest to prime with a sealant primer (such as Zinnsser), if there have been long-term smokers, it may not be sufficient - it will cover in the short-term, but the toxins will eventually find their way to the surface again.We helped to renovate a house where the prior owner had been a heavy smoker for 30+ years.
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12 May 2016 | 27 replies
Not that these markets have a ton of value to offer but I am keeping an eye for things that cash flow on the surface.
11 June 2016 | 110 replies
The on the surface negatives going in was where all the unrealized value was captured.
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10 May 2015 | 2 replies
baking soda + hydrogen peroxide 3% + laundry soapy solution seems to work best to neutralize the skunks secretions from hard surfaces (and pets fur), spot test first though.for human skin, tomato sauce or ketchup helps neutralize more gently.
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30 March 2023 | 685 replies
No, Chris said they look the same on the surface, so they are exactly the same no matter what.
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25 May 2016 | 5 replies
Hi @Josh Zephir, on the surface the property you are looking at seems reasonable but there are a few things that give me pause and I would dig deeper into. 1.
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25 April 2013 | 12 replies
We've helped a few over the last year invest in the Atlanta market.On the surface, the numbers on your properties are very good.
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7 June 2015 | 37 replies
A cosigner definitely takes a huge risk and on the surface, it seems like they should have tenant rights.
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18 December 2015 | 15 replies
As soon as you scratch beneath the surface there's always more to them.