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21 November 2020 | 3 replies
I would recommend contacting several Independent Agents (represent multiple) companies in your area.
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23 November 2020 | 10 replies
Hi Michael,If it were mine, I'd:(1) Boot the dealer; and(2) Pay an independent contractor to clean the area and dispose of the waste; and(3) Possibly vend it off due to the increased crime/burned down Police Station (lack of PD response) in the area.Good Luck!
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4 December 2020 | 13 replies
As for the insurance aspect, it's always best to get the numbers from an independent third party.
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21 January 2021 | 45 replies
When we put solar on our house, they were very clear that if we wanted grid independence, we would also need batteries.
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24 November 2020 | 17 replies
Find an independent inspector that might has a history of construction experience (semi-retired) and they will be most candid with you vs just playing CYA for liability purposes.
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25 November 2020 | 3 replies
You should run that report independently, and also search for legal actions (evictions & unlawful detainers), and any criminal convictions.As a former property manager to a few large apartment communities, I tell you that 90% of problems come from poor tenant screening.
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29 November 2020 | 20 replies
I've seen studies from independent third-parties that totally disagree with that statement (Northwestern, Stanford).
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24 November 2020 | 4 replies
That being said you can find lots of industry averages and statistics online.
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4 December 2020 | 7 replies
I would recommend contacting multiple Independent agents and get quotes that way.
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1 December 2020 | 4 replies
As far as statistics, this in SLC is ranked #1 for where young professionals are living and #6 for the best neighborhoods in SLC.