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29 January 2008 | 12 replies
It'll be owner occupied.So here's the poop:150y/o brick 3 story. 2000 sq'Needs: New roofpartial gut8 new windows (4 "historic" inserts)9 repaired windows2 new exterior doors and 1 rotted sill replacement.all new plumbing (3 baths 1/2, full, 3/4)mostly new electric (if only to sleep better)new furnace (though there are two on premises)A/Csome refinished floors, some carpetnew kitcheninsulationframingdrywallWe'll also want to deal with a concrete patio that's draining water toward the foundation before it causes problems.The place is in a transitional neighborhood (i.e 1 block away $300k homes and $150-275K condos, but plenty of ratty joints too).
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14 December 2019 | 15 replies
Texas, rather than the entire U.S.) then chasing after a high search engine placement may not be the best use of your time or money, at least not initially.
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23 April 2007 | 18 replies
Supplies Taxes Utilities (electric and gas) Utilities (water and trash) Other/Misc.Regards,Scott Miller
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23 April 2007 | 4 replies
My favorite consulting quote is that "Your system is perfectly engineered to get the results it is getting."
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24 April 2007 | 3 replies
I am a network engineer now but have always had a nack for sales and I am considering moving to real estate.
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23 April 2007 | 4 replies
My tax returns over the last few years show negative income because of depreciation on my RE investments and losses incurred from an engineering company I own.
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30 April 2007 | 19 replies
Yes - don't forget about the little things....carrying costs - which is not just the mortgage, but also heat and electric...closing costs (always more than you expect them to be)...minor things that add up...ie - mulch in the yard,new smoke detectors, light fixtures, dump runs, whatever.
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30 April 2007 | 16 replies
Think about it like this...you could go to university for years to learn complex studies like rocket science, astronomy, quantum physics, engineering, surgery.
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2 December 2007 | 14 replies
I'm sure if you search for 'Google Adwords' in a search engine, you will get a ton of information regarding how to best utilize AdWords to your advantage.
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26 April 2007 | 2 replies
Can I shut off his electricity and water if he doesn't move out?