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13 September 2019 | 7 replies
Getting a GC involved is going to cost you more money than it sounds like this project requires - they typically mark up material and beyond that, as you've experienced, you're relying on that person/company's integrity as far as timing, hiring, and completing the job effectively without draining your funds.
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27 September 2019 | 2 replies
I need to replace the floor and paint the interior house (walls, trip, 2 doors) The contractor that I worked with him until now raised his prices dramatically and I would like to create a benchmark for me in order to make sure I'm not overpayingI like to ask you from your experience, how much should cost installation of the vinyl floor (materials and work) for 1 sqftAnd how much should cost regular interior paint: (walls, trip, 2 doors) for 720sqft.
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14 September 2019 | 11 replies
My current PM breaks it into materials with receipts from the store, and labor.
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12 September 2019 | 9 replies
I would recommend a gently used home if at all possible because your future maintenance could be substantial depending on what they cut corners on, sub par materials used, etc.
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11 September 2019 | 1 reply
I have listened and read a good amount of BP material, but today I listened to the BRRR Podcast with only Brandan and David.
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11 September 2019 | 5 replies
A home inspection report is beneficial in the fact that it will help:Identify building defectsOutdated code defectsBuilding materials Age of appliances This will help with any budgeting, as well as, what should be upgraded (old cast iron DWV system vs.
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2 November 2019 | 9 replies
The $20k was for materials and labor to get work done.
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14 September 2019 | 2 replies
I have been interested in real estate ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and bought the Carlton Sheets training material when I was 19...I think the video tapes are still in my garage.
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13 September 2019 | 4 replies
I have been interested in real estate ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and bought the Carlton Sheets training material when I was 19...I think the video tapes are still in my garage.
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17 September 2019 | 3 replies
I have been interested in real estate ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and bought the Carlton Sheets training material when I was 19...I think the video tapes are still in my garage.