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Reed Goossens Online marketing advice for my YouTube videos
18 August 2015 | 0 replies
.- on camera presence and energy?
Daniel Dadzie Starting out BROKE
27 August 2015 | 22 replies
My rent was past due, my electric was past due and I didnt even have a vehicle.
Jeff Joachim True?..."Wholesalers Try To Make More Money Than The End Buyer"
1 September 2015 | 35 replies
There will also be the takers, they will take the benefits out of some industry but they never really give anything back, they won't spend the time or energy to keep the game field in good condition.
Felix Sharpe Need Advice: Considering Historic Mansion Purchase
30 August 2015 | 3 replies
The owner should be able to tell you the basics:1) How old is the roof2) Has plumbing/electric been updated3) Is the home registered as a historic with the city/county4) Known issues 5) Why is it boarded up/being sold......6) Whatever other questions you deem necessaryIf the owner is unable or unwilling to answer these questions I would be concerned. 
Dariusz Chlopecki Starting a new one-stop, in-between tenants reno. company
31 August 2015 | 0 replies
.- Closets: sweep, mop or vacuum- Floors: sweep, mop or vacuum PaintingUse drop cloths to protect furniture, floors from paint -Protect and mask necessary finished surfaces including door knobs, hinges, bathtubs, showers, cabinets, electrical outlets, fixtures and windows-Caulk all joints at doors casings and jambs in order to maintain a sealed surface-Caulk all joints around the windows where the window meets the drywall Patch and/or repair of minor wall and ceiling blemishes prior to the application of paint-Apply primer coat-Apply 1st and 2nd coats (Two-tone paint available)-Remove all masking from doors, windows, baseboards , walls, hinges, floors, etc.
Jamie Naylor FHA loan with Hud forclosure
3 January 2016 | 4 replies
: yesHVAC System Duct: Damaged ac functional at hpirfurnace tested functional at hpir _____________________Electrical Wiring: ok--Other: damaged --Other: damaged Electric supply tested and functional?
Dyanne C. Duplex - 40k - Underestimating repairs?
13 January 2016 | 12 replies
So I'm currently shopping around for another insurance and I'm not sure if I should now add the electrical/upgrades to the list of repairs on the home.
KJ Smith How to establish ARV on multifamilies
5 January 2016 | 10 replies
You most certainly can sell the building before it is stabilized, but buyers will discount the validity of the buildings performance.So, to figure out the {potential} value of the building you need to:1) Determine your revenue:determine what is the market rent for each unit type in the building and calculate your scheduled rent;determine the market vacancy for the area (for each unit type) and calculate your anticipated physical vacancy;Subtract the second from the first above and you have your {projected} effective gross revenue;2) Determine your total operating expenses:These include: property tax, insurance, yard maintenance / snow removal, electricity (house metre), oil/gas (if common heat); water/sewer, garbage collection; janitorial service; maintenance (10% of effective gross revenue); Property Management (7-10% of effective gross revenue); advertising, accounting & administration, etc.3) Calculate your Net Operating Income (NOI): Effective Gross Revenue - Total Operating Expenses4) Now you need to determine/learn the price being paid for similar (i.e. same class of building) cash flows in the local area.  
Kara Haney furnace/spce heater
31 December 2015 | 3 replies
There is the worst way of install electric baseboards, or if you have the room to install a small wall hung boiler (maybe where the hotwater tank is) and run hot water baseboards... too many variables without knowing whats going on. 3-15k
Calvin Thomas Inexpensive doors and windows
17 January 2016 | 21 replies
WHen a tenant feels cold air, sees larger gas and electric bills due to the need for heat, they tend to move out.Add up the cost of vacancy and there is your reason to go higher.