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Sarah W. Allure Ultra flooring
29 July 2016 | 5 replies
Set boxes in the room it to be install AND crack the seals so air can contact the material.The materials shrinks, so beware.
Alexander Zurn Smell in the air
29 September 2016 | 14 replies

BP, I am on the verge of my first purchase and have an important question. I'll get right to it.

When the wind blows, it picks up the smell from a waste management location about 3-4 miles away. How big of an issue i...

Mindy Jensen Looking for Real Estate Flipping Success Stories! (with pictures)
29 September 2016 | 13 replies
It's hard to break down cost for each item as we got a bid for the whole jobI'm not too good with numbers which is why I delegate that to someone else to do but I will break down what I can.Property:4 bed 2 bathLot sq ft 7200Living sq ft 1700Rehab:Paint exterior and interiorDemo/removed two walls to create an open floor planScrape and smooth popcorn ceilingsMud and texture walls and ceilingsNew laminate floors throughoutNew carpet in bedroomsTotal gut out of kitchen and two bathAll new Windows (10 windows)New French doorRestucco front of houseNew bedroom doorsNew front doorNew kitchen cabinetsNew front doorAdded a side door to the garage from the porchNew door knobsAdded central air and replaced heating furnace New appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave)Move water heater outsideInstalled recessed lights throughoutConvert water heater closet into laundry roomNew bathroom tiles (floors, and floor to ceiling shower tiles)New vanitiesConverted tub shower to stand up showerNew ceiling fans in each roomNew mirror bedroom closet doors Pool repair (30 years of non use and has gold fish and algae)Repaired and painted concrete in backyard and garageNew garage doorNew drivewayNew landscapingNew appliancesNew exterior lightsPainted fire placeStaging Purchase price: $465k via HMLTotal rehab:$60kARV: $590kSold: $610kNet profit: $32k total then split 50/50I learned so much from this first flip but it was all worth the blood and tears.Here's a link to my Box album.https://app.box.com/s/spyxxp27krya754csrstmzz8bv1u8420
Ben C. Removing Existing Plumbing
28 September 2016 | 6 replies
Though a cap will also prevent a mess if someone accidentally turns the valve back on!
Antonio Gonzales 7 Steps to Guaranteed Hard Money Approval
30 September 2016 | 0 replies
Hard Money Lenders realize that you may have had credit issues in the past that prevent you from obtaining a more conventional loan.
Joe Capobianco 2 family 1 furnace and 1 hwh
15 September 2016 | 0 replies
2. there is a full basement and room in attic to add forced air and central ac to the home if needed and just remove the whole steam system itself. i have not looked to far into the 1 water heater situation to see how i can separate the piping from unit 1 and 2.i hope someone has ran into this obstacle before and has a solution. thanks in advance 
Joe Kato Best structure for vehicle costs as landlord?
19 September 2016 | 0 replies
Have 3 rental properties, using one as Air BNB.  
Kevin Longeuay Are these red flags or just first time buyer jitters?
20 September 2016 | 21 replies
HOAs read the fine print and read again 2 to 3x times a few common things to look out for with condos in general:*Are you allowed to rent it out right away in some cases they prevent for a duration of time*How are repairs handled*The HOA is it run with the feel of a community or like an iron fist dictatorship*HOA fees have they been relatively stable or consistently climbing*Any sign of new construction that could compete with your investment*Any new business development in the works say a strip mall etc that could drive up demand for your potential unit post purchaseThe deciding factor is what you are comfortable with after all the facts are laid out.
Linda Sandoval Pre-Foreclosure Strategy
8 September 2016 | 0 replies
I want to help individuals prevent foreclosures being on their credit (sometimes we just need a real second chance available).
George P. Attic plywood discoloration
20 August 2016 | 4 replies
Attics should be vented by pulling air from the soffits and venting out near the top of the ridge.