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18 May 2021 | 1 reply
Mostly cosmetic fixes besides the AC, ducts, insulation, Aerator for well water and a big back patio of pavers.
29 May 2021 | 8 replies
Each year I'm replacing carpet, buying washers, replacing hot water tanks, repairing the porch, etc.
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18 May 2021 | 4 replies
They don’t work for rentals because in many states you aren’t allowed to take days or weeks to fix problems like no ac or no hot water.
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18 May 2021 | 1 reply
Still have to account for roof, hvac, appliances, hot water heaters, bath remodel, kitchen remodel, siding, etc.
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5 June 2021 | 4 replies
Getting water and sewer hooked up will be expensive---you will have to have a separate electrical connection added to to split utilities.
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9 June 2021 | 12 replies
I totally agree with "testing the waters" in a familiar area as far as self-managing, renovation oversight, etc.
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8 June 2021 | 45 replies
And none of them are very close to the water, so I didn't think it'd be much of an issue.
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22 June 2021 | 12 replies
I got the real estate fever a few months ago and have start learning by the fire hose.
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19 May 2021 | 3 replies
Here's one more issue to overcome, both homes are on 1 electric and 1 water meter.
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27 May 2021 | 4 replies
Water/sewer, tax bill, home owners insurance.