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Luther Smith To Re-Fi or not to Re-Fi?
11 September 2014 | 11 replies
People forget that we spent thousands and thousands of years chasing tigers, bears and who knows what out of caves just to secure shelter and now we can buy shelter for little to no money down, but it still is shelter that protects us and our families.
Kathy O. Do Real Estate Lawyers Handle This?
4 September 2014 | 9 replies
Usually the rules of evidence are relaxed so hearsay is allowed and you do not have to lay much foundation for getting evidence in. 
Robert Peacock Rental House purchase good or not?
6 September 2014 | 7 replies
Don't forget to try running it thru the bigger pockets calculator!
Corby Goade Creative (ie; inexpensive) landscape maintenance solutions?
5 September 2014 | 7 replies
And don't forget to get weed control products like Preen into your process; Preen requires that the weeds first be removed (it helps to prevent weed seed from germinating, so roots and all of the weeds must go first).  
Carlos Flores Vacation Rentals - How do you handle reservations, deposits?
11 September 2014 | 8 replies
Just so there are no mistakes - it's easy to overbook someone, forget to document a payment, etc. 
Josh Norris Contractor Bid Review
12 September 2014 | 6 replies
If more info is needed just let me know.ThanksInsulation: $7,000.00 Remove, replace insulation & Ventilation in Attic and Crawl space Converting attic into bedroom, with new insulation Windows & Doors $2,000.00 Add new Sliding door in kitchen replace existing interior and exterior doors $1,800.00 replace garage door $2,500.00 Kitchen $9,000.00 Floors Cabinets Cabinet pulls/knobs Countertops Sink Facet Back splash/tile Electrical outlets Plumbing appliances Bathroom in Bedroom $6,500.00 a.
Chris G. Complete dump to freaking amazing in less than 3 months
21 November 2014 | 36 replies
The Quartz counters in the bathroom and kitchen got installed today.Major Structural: -100% New Electrical (Wiring, Faceplates, Switches, Fans, Exterior Panel, LADWP feeds, etc) -100% New Copper Plumbing -New Sewer Drainage pipe to LADWP -Brand New Roof (1st layer, House&Garage) -Brand New Gas Water Heater (and moved from kitchen to outside of house) -All brand new windows -Brand New Doors -New Wood laminate floors throughout entire home -New lawn sprinkler system -Custom landscaping with new sod, colored stone, colored mulch, & plants/trees -New wood fence-Crown Moulding Install-All new baseboard installedEntertainment/Convenience Features: -New pantry -Laundry hookups in garage-LED Lighting & Bulbs Throughout -Whole Home Ethernet (Network) Pre-Wired -Living Room Sound System Pre-Installed (4x 6” Spkrs, 1x 8” Center Spkr, Subwoofer Hookup) -Living room HDMI pre-wired for wall-mount TV -6x Recessed Lights in Living Room -Each bedroom has 4x power outlets minimum -Firepit in backyard -Elevated concrete slab section for BBQKitchen: -Custom tile floor w/ pattern -Cappuccino Wood cabinets -Quartz Stone Slab Counters -Spice Racks -Trash storage drawer -Enclosed Surround for up to 36” Fridge -Recessed light over sink -Dishwasher hookupBathroom: -6ft DUAL Master Vanity -Cappuccino Wood cabinets (matching kitchen) -Quartz Stone Slab Counters (matching kitchen) -6 Storage Drawers plus 2 main under sink storages -4.5ft mirror -Custom tile floor -Custom shower/bathtub tile surround -2 Recessed Nooks w/ Interior Colored Glass
Sam Leon garbage disposer can start a fight!
12 September 2014 | 3 replies
Four months into a new lease I have been there three times already.Not a big deal, its usually on the trap arm and not in the main line.I have to go measure the window dimensions for hurricane panels and replace the ac filter anyways.The wife was home.I tested the drains, the left side with the garbage disposer backed up, the right side drain has no issue.  
Jon Elson My first (current) house flip to free up $ for investing
13 September 2014 | 3 replies
, take out tile/replace with hardwood, countertop, open wall to living room (Just a window, not a wall demo as its load bearing), and new (or used) oven New interior doors Bath: Tile, vanity, countertop, toilet, reglaze tub Light fixtures, vents, plugs, switches Staging Potential updated electrical box (currently in good working condition) NEW LARGE window in living roomInvestment180K current20K rehab20K & closing costs realtor fees220K CostThere appears to be a possible 20K gain on my primary residence, this would free up approx. 30 – 50K cash to be used to jumpstart my real estate investing career.I have not gotten quotes on the repairs yet, this is what scares me.If repairs end up costing 40K, it could eliminate the entire gain and I would be better selling now to pull the cash out.Please provide any and all thoughts/advice you may have regarding starting my real estate career.Thank you in advance for your response!
Robert Duncan My First Investment Property
13 September 2014 | 4 replies
Can someone give me three simply rules for getting started.