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17 January 2011 | 8 replies
For example, what is the likely material and labor cost on electrical wire?
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29 April 2013 | 18 replies
In fact, I save at LEAST 17% EVERY TIME I do a materials run to either Lowes or HD.Here's how:Before any big capital improvements, I'll draft a materials list and price it all out.
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20 February 2012 | 53 replies
I've done the basic marketing materials etc.
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29 December 2009 | 6 replies
It will likely get you better coverage on your building materials - which are generally not covered under landlord policies.
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14 January 2010 | 15 replies
I HIGHLY recommend her material, even at the full $600 price it would be worth it.
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28 June 2013 | 3 replies
Junior Salters Materials by Mr Landlord, AKA Jeffrey Taylor, are very good.
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19 September 2012 | 42 replies
The government then gets additional revenue later on when those are sold, and in the flipping example, also from all the additional work/materials that go into getting those properties market ready.
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23 February 2013 | 33 replies
This is generally due to not knowing the true costs of materials, not accounting for all the work to be done, and surprise problems that were not expected.
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14 March 2013 | 19 replies
Materials and laborThank u
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20 January 2011 | 11 replies
If the interior of a house is almost empty with only wood frame, plumbing, electrial wiring, and HVAC duct, what building material (not including appliance) I need to buy?