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25 November 2011 | 27 replies
Thanks for the tip, James, I do read my own posts - several times, in fact, before posting.
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2 August 2012 | 25 replies
Many investors wrongfully assume ARV means paint and flooring, but it also means brings HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, and electrical up to current standards.
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1 November 2011 | 1 reply
Here's a tip tho, in case you haven't been through this: find out your housing authority's process for requesting a rent increase, deadlines, etc.
1 November 2011 | 0 replies
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4 November 2011 | 16 replies
Once fixed up and remodeled, it will be a 3bed/2bath 1712 sq ft.Major improvements include; replaceing interior doors and two entry doors, flooring thoughout house (carpet/tile), ceiling light/fan fixtures,basement(all), new electrical panel,countertops, windows, and paint.
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3 November 2011 | 4 replies
Thanks for the tip on B of A.
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6 February 2012 | 10 replies
This is just the tip of the iceberg on stats and if you made it this far then keep reading.LOLFor those that are technically savvy you have a multitude of choices.
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12 November 2011 | 18 replies
I'm putting in a new kitchen, paint, hardwoods, carpet, light fixtures and other minor stuff.
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12 November 2011 | 17 replies
My team consists of those who provide acquisition opportunities, my contractor/sub team which is my painting crew, framers, flooring installers, masonry guys, landscapers, etc., my RE agent who performs a lot of my upfront due diligence on potential acquisitions and also is teh agent who lists the properties for re-sale on the exit, my escrow company, my title company, my attorney, my project manager (in this case - he is my Brother), and my insurance agent.