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30 September 2024 | 12 replies
Changing the tractor's oil in the driveway was another favorite: keeps the dust down in the summer.The developer risk is if that solid ever gets tested (phase one or phase two environmental study) you may have to dispose of it as toxic waste, which is super expensive.
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27 September 2024 | 3 replies
@Wendy JiangBe honest and say no as mold testing is typically only done when there are visual signs of mold and has never been any signs or complaints.There are many factors outside of mold that can contribute to breathing problems.I would offer that if you wish I can order a hygienist to come to teat for toxic mold - but if it’s found to be negative the costs for the testing would be at your expense.
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30 September 2024 | 11 replies
Less than 2 percent of Americans own physical precious metals gold and silver. 2.
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4 October 2024 | 35 replies
Because if the mechanicals need protection from the locals, the renters must feel the need for protection from them also.Just my 2 cents. the issue with dogs is the windows are removed and the metal window coverings have holes in them to allow circulation. so in the winter in Chicago its freezing in those houses so they have to use portable lights and portable heaters to work inside.. its truly a shame that its come to this for rehabbers and builders..
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26 September 2024 | 4 replies
They decided to replace the entire 50 year shingles that were only 4 years old and replaced it with a metal roof.
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24 September 2024 | 5 replies
The state of OH took 90% of the back yard of the house across the street (nearest the highway) for widening - they have since put up a giant ugly metal barrier right in their backyard.
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25 September 2024 | 5 replies
If it is some kind of big deal like it is an old metal barn eyesore on a downtown city block undergoing revitalization and you're going to build a $10mil apartment building on it, if you can get the land...hey hey maybe the powers that be might negotiate something with you, with perhaps a promise you won't fight value for 10 years or something like that.
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20 September 2024 | 0 replies
We are long tangible assets: RE, Metals, Commodities.
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9 October 2024 | 312 replies
Not just RE, but paper securities/equities, precious metals, BTC, etc all at all-time highs.I'm just glad money market mutual funds are paying me 5% while my equity positions hit their targets and hope your prediction of the 10 yr at 5.5% happens.
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18 September 2024 | 8 replies
If it is surface mold (and non-toxic), you can try bleaching everything and keeping the dehumidifier running.