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19 May 2017 | 18 replies
(well at least a day after demo) The more you have planned out for them the more they can do with the walls/ceilings and floors being open before your drywall/framing etc slow down your contractor.Be prepared to double your budget.
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24 January 2017 | 0 replies
For the vacation rentals, I usually put in higher quality upgrades, wood floors, tile bathrooms, crown molding, treated ceilings and quality blinds.
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31 January 2017 | 1 reply
(damage bills so far total$16,000 for demolitions,etc BEFORE REPAIRS EVEN START for new flooring in bonus room above garage , new insulation, new drywall, paint ,too much to list..SO MY QUESTION ISwhat kind of insurance does my property manager carry (i hope they have it) that i can sue them for damages not covered by my homeowners rental dwelling policy???
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24 February 2017 | 22 replies
The ones that do need some work just need new flooring and possibly a painting of the kitchen cabinets.
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26 January 2017 | 7 replies
Second floor tenant moved out whcih gave us a chance to completely update the unit.
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8 February 2017 | 8 replies
And I could do the HVAC, plumbing, appliances, trim, painting, siding, skirts, insulation, drywall or counterpart if needed, laminate/ vinyl floors, etc.
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27 January 2017 | 12 replies
I know the local and state code, differences in wiring, grounding, plumbing, flooring, HVAC, etc.
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25 January 2017 | 7 replies
I know for starters I have to get the floors, carpet cleaned, water leak fixed and the walls repainted.
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27 January 2017 | 18 replies
If its functional you can take a little off the rent and keep the old cabinetry and flooring.
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26 January 2017 | 6 replies
When it is behind a wall or between floor and ceiling, you will just budget to run fresh piping through those spaces.