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6 January 2016 | 13 replies
@Perry IvyWe have a few converted older properties (Second Empire / Victorian) in which panels were placed in kitchens, hallways and living rooms at the time the building was converted (or when the electrical was updated).One of the things we do in these cases is install a chalkboard/whiteboard/corkboard over them - a plywood box 1 - 2" deep with a piano hinged door (which is the chalkboard/whiteboard/corkboard).You can purchase both magnetic primer and chalkboard or whiteboard paint ... a little pricy, but a little goes a long way.
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5 January 2016 | 15 replies
Or are they "earning equity" by getting great discounts without too much rehab cost (but I've done that analysis and don't like the result, for either numbers reasons or neighborhood reasons or lip stick on a pig reasons).Where or where might I go, possibly totally different, where those higher interest rates work?
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3 January 2016 | 12 replies
Is paying by cash a good idea for ~$2000 repairs as the contractor is offering ~6% discount.2.
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4 January 2016 | 5 replies
I gave PM margin as discount to my tenant, to minimize vacancies.
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26 December 2016 | 45 replies
I could imagine one way of making this happen: Buy five or more discounted properties for 20k or less, fix them and rent them, then refinance them after six months.
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4 January 2016 | 2 replies
There are many opportunities out there to find good buys at a discount.
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4 January 2016 | 4 replies
Please also verify the accuracy of this information at the time you are considering these options as guidelines change.price Decorating allowancesRepair allowancesMoving costsNote—a dollar for dollar sales price reduction is also required for - Excess rent credit and gift funds not meeting FHA requirements Contributions exceeding the actual cost of prepaid expenses, discount points and other financing concessions Credit Requirements Required is 600.
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4 January 2016 | 4 replies
If a home is pud 2 or less units per acre and its 1.39 acres 100 wide by 600 deep and 2684 sq ft home and also a 28 x 40 slab in back with utilities available.
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4 January 2016 | 6 replies
Do not attempt to close a Sub-To or any acquisition yourself, that's deep stuff you'll get into now, Good luck :)