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Patrick M. What Order Would You Do These Repairs In?
30 December 2016 | 10 replies
Then any structural repair (framing, subfloors, etc)  Then mechanical (HVAC), plumbing then electrical because these trades need access to walls, floors, and ceilings which can damage them.
Kelsey Lee Wholesale; Where to start
25 December 2016 | 2 replies
@Kelsey Lee One mechanism for no-money wholesaling is "co-wholesaling."  
Sean Kollee inner city duplex post 48-58
18 July 2017 | 1 reply
I get to put in the microwave and trim kit (didn't fit, needs kitchen guy back), and the range hood (can't finish until the mechanical final), so basically I can't do anything except recycle (and pay bills, my two main roles in this project).Post 56 - glass showerthe glass crew is back with the custom shower install.
Jordan Moorhead Self directed ira to avoid taxes?
15 February 2017 | 10 replies
@Jordan MoorheadYes, an IRA is a mechanism to set aside a portion of your income and defer the taxes on that income.  
Chris A. Spartan Invest - Birmingham Turnkey Case Study
17 September 2020 | 136 replies
If this property is being sold to you as turnkey, if it were me, I would want to make sure the mechanicals will survive for another 5-7 years, that everything is up to code for that city/county/state, basically try to minimize huge capex in your first few years of ownership.
Brian Adams From Buying a Duplex to Closing a HUGE Deal – 556 Unit Apartment
4 June 2017 | 92 replies
I would suggest you keep your first deal as simple as possible so you can gain some experience, like I did.This mechanism is easy to setup and any title company should be able to draft it for you.  
Mark Futalan Keyless entry for Air B&B rentals
26 June 2018 | 19 replies
and at the end of the day, we need to be able to use common sense in getting into a door.Yes, you will need a WiFi set up to control the lock at your location and a very cheap subscription if you want to control the locks remotely -  but you don't have to.Beware of shiny, good "Apple" design looking products made of cheap and light plastics, especially when it comes to longevity and the heavy mechanics needed to withstand millions of physical movements and human force. 
Joseph M. To Get a Permit or Not to Get One
25 March 2020 | 71 replies
To protect you from them not being able to finish the job, getting mechanic liens placed on your property, lawsuits if someone is injured on the job.
John Lard KISS Guide to Bookkeeping
5 December 2020 | 18 replies
The key to good bookkeeping is knowing how to slot accounts or select the best account to enter the data in.It's not hard to learn so that you understand rather than trying to learn a mechanical process and then bump into some problem not knowing what to do with something that doesn't fit a format.I'd think Quickbooks would be good for the mechanical side. :)
Mark Marinaccio Seller wants to remove my escape clause
26 January 2020 | 26 replies
Buyer’s obligations to close this transaction are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) Buyer is satisfied with the status of title to the Property as disclosed by the title commitment provided to Buyer; and (b) Buyer is satisfied with Buyer’s investigations and inspections of the Property and with the results of Buyer’s physical inspection of the Property, including all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating and air conditioning equipment and all furnishings, furniture, equipment, appliances and personal property to be conveyed to Buyer.