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19 October 2022 | 42 replies
Work with a local RE agent who can video the property with commentary so you know the cosmetic issues as well (very important).
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4 October 2022 | 0 replies
Small renovations such as paint and decoration and cosmetic upgrades What was the outcome?
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23 October 2022 | 10 replies
This is a routine Home Inspector call-out.I would not ignore it, it's probably only a $1000 fix.
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12 October 2022 | 0 replies
We hired out the big projects (new drywall, refinishing wood floors, installing new window, etc) and did all the cosmetic work ourselves while we lived there.
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12 October 2022 | 0 replies
We hired out the big projects (new drywall, refinishing wood floors, installing new window, etc) and did all the cosmetic work ourselves while we lived there.
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12 October 2022 | 0 replies
We hired out the big projects (drywall, refinishing wood floors, installing a new window, etc) and did all the cosmetic work ourselves while we lived there.
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13 October 2022 | 1 reply
While most of the flip was cosmetic (paint, floors, doors, countertops, appliances, etc) we did enclose the garage.
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13 October 2022 | 12 replies
I always look at roof, hvac, water heater, electrical panel, wiring, structural and foundation to see if any of those require attention before starting the cosmetic work.
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22 September 2022 | 1 reply
We completed a full cosmetic rehab, replaced the roof and septic system.
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16 October 2022 | 2 replies
I did not NOT make an offer and have moved on from this property after I had a contractor look at it and determine it was an absolute disaster, with much, much more than cosmetic issues.