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3 November 2016 | 8 replies
I know in my area a handyman can correct mold up to a certain size, so fix the problem and have the area cleaned up.As far as the "mildew" around the toilet bleach and water cleans that up.
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18 January 2017 | 4 replies
Recently started a property services company and looking for clean-out work in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
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24 March 2017 | 6 replies
I've heard NYC, DC, and Boston are really harsh on mom and pop landlords
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4 November 2016 | 4 replies
The PM I have in the area is handling some minor repair work: replacing carpet for LTV, cleaning, painting, etc.
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8 November 2016 | 13 replies
His skin in the game will be the "sweat equity" after he cleans up and fixes up the place.
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4 November 2016 | 2 replies
She said the only way to get a real clean deed that you can loan on would be a survey, and the current owner told me he was quoted $10k for the survey.
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11 November 2016 | 8 replies
My contractor placed his bid to do all aspects of the renovation and then I did things like you mentioned, painting, help with clean up, hauled away trash to trim some of the costs.
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5 November 2016 | 3 replies
But you get fairly reasonable people if you offer a clean painted place with newer appliances.Roseville was pretty easy to deal with, normal safety stuff for inspection.
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7 November 2016 | 3 replies
Would you recommend I say this is my home and get a primary home loan or come clean and say it's an investment property and get an investment loan?
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7 November 2016 | 12 replies
Just provide them with a clean. safe place to live.