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18 February 2016 | 3 replies
You have two choices, hire someone who is willing to teach you how to estimate (online or physical), or self-teach by buying some books like J Scott's book or Construction installation encyclopedia.
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18 February 2016 | 5 replies
I earned a bachelor's degree in construction management, and currently work in that position for a production home builder.
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31 March 2016 | 11 replies
We are thinking about buying and building out one to put temporarily on a property we are developing and rent it via Airbnb until we are ready to begin construction of the quadplex on that part of our land, and have it for sale during that period of time.
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18 April 2016 | 7 replies
Regardless of what I had I stayed in the construction business.
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18 February 2016 | 1 reply
Seller financing usually comes into play because of three situations1- Property is not financable (construction defect, hazard, uninsurable, needs extensive rehab, etc.)
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20 February 2016 | 10 replies
I'm a WNC native with a family history in construction and insurance.
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20 February 2016 | 9 replies
Disclaimer: I am not a professional electrician.Yes, you have to provide a GFCI outlet in a bathroom.For new construction, I think the bathroom has to be on its own 20 amp circuit, but I'm not sure that's always been the case; it may have been 15 amps in the past.Like @Donald Howaniecsaid, you can get a combination GFCI and switch that fits in the space of one "regular" switch or outlet.
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24 February 2016 | 6 replies
a proper builders risk policy is written to cover RCV or ACV if ACV is greater when construction is complete you need a standard dwelling policy.
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27 July 2016 | 5 replies
Identify housing style, amenities and newest construction practices for today's buyer.*5.
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18 February 2016 | 3 replies
Construction should last around 2 months.