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14 February 2017 | 1 reply
Windows, doors, roof maintenace (minor), potential need for HVAC in 5 or so years.
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15 February 2017 | 30 replies
We replaced all the windows on each house and with this last one, we replaced the roof and all flooring as well as a few other things to bring it up to a nicer standard.
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11 February 2017 | 3 replies
I have used him on 2 other properties and his estimates have been fairly good so far.The electrical and plumbing that we can see is updated and the roof is only a 2 years old.
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21 February 2017 | 2 replies
I'm handy, but we outsource work when it makes sense or is too big a job - think roofing/foundation/mold.
13 February 2017 | 14 replies
Account Closed sounds like mostly cosmetic, should be doable for your budget, assuming mechanicals/roof are good to go!
11 February 2017 | 7 replies
Being new homeowners is not a steep learning curve, landlording is, but not unsurmountable.
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15 February 2017 | 3 replies
we just had water damage caused from bad stucco on the exterior of the complex and a lack of roof overhang which caused water to run down the wall and penetrate the exterior.
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13 February 2017 | 16 replies
Cosmetic fixers with good bones are best since cosmetic items normally add the most value vs cost to fix them compared to the stuff you don't see (plumbing, electric, roof, etc.).
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14 February 2017 | 2 replies
Renting it out as storage at $50-75/mos wouldn't cover the costs of deferred maintenance because the roof is large and will be expensive to repair.