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22 February 2008 | 11 replies
I used to get mine at lowes, I only did stainless and the guys in the dept called me every time a scratch and dent was put out and id buy it 25% off and store it.Now, I could buy the cheapest one around in avacado with dents, fix the dents, paint it with my industrial stainless flake paint, and its pretty damn close looking.
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10 August 2010 | 6 replies
We'll see what happens.It needs some light work (painting, flooring etc.) and a few other misc. things but overall this is a fantastic house for the price.
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5 September 2010 | 9 replies
Anyone use Kilz (or other primer) for both primer and paint?
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27 May 2020 | 19 replies
Painting and flooring (carpet, tile, vinyl planks) would be second.
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1 June 2021 | 16 replies
Here is what the program allows to be fixed.Roofs, gutters and downspouts (no added value)HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical ( add 50% cost to value)Disabled person’s accessibility improvements (no added value)Lead-based paint stabilization (no added value)Mold abatement/termite repairs (no added value)Asbestos removal (must be done by a licensed asbestos expert) (nominal value)Basement finishing/remodeling (non-structural only) 20% of cost to valueSeptic system/well repair (no added value)Flooring (not including subfloor which is considered structural) (50% of cost to value) Kitchen/bathroom remodels (50% of cost to value)Painting (20% of cost to value)Weatherization (no added value but new windows adds 20%)Appliance purchase and install (50% of cost to value)Landscaping (70% of cost to value if fencing or front yard)Will he have equity to refinance in six months to do this in December 2021, probably not a sustainable plan.
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26 November 2015 | 30 replies
Feet, and the type of fix (i.e $25 Sq. ft. for Kitchen/bath, paint, floors) ARV - $350.000Private $ - $280,000Private $ Fees - 7% - $9,800Fixing Costs - $55,000Holding - 3% - $10,500Closing - 3% - $10,500Realtor - 6% - $21,000Profit - 14% - $49,000Max Offer - $194,200That's what I use, my fixes are based on a general formula I perform my due diligence prior to making a real time offer but it's close enough to let me know if I should be interested or not.Mike
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19 February 2015 | 3 replies
Masonry, Foundation repair, tile, drywall and paint.
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8 March 2015 | 20 replies
Tile set on painted drywall almost always presents with mold between tile and drywall.
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9 October 2023 | 2 replies
Full renovation; new plumbing, electric work, paint, and flooring.
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11 October 2023 | 3 replies
I have a portico with a leaky (flat) roof and peeling paint and a makeshift drainage/spout (someone put together some pvc pipes and drilled a hole into the balcony/porch/portico.Now, I'd like to fix the roof and slightly renovate the portico for a more durable and modernish look (similar to the one in the picture).