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11 February 2025 | 0 replies
I have a lot of questions and still have the anxiety of doing my first deal
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12 February 2025 | 29 replies
@Dustin Sanders Unfortunately, I will be shocked if you find this. 20% down is hanging on by a thread based on where rates are at and the general anxiety over declining real estate values. 20% down is the minimum I'm seeing.
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
Install low profile LED lights or wall sconces.If this is an investment property you need to be thinking about returns.
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
Besides the financial liability, I would not want the mental trauma and anxiety of knowing a kid had died in my pool.
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14 February 2025 | 0 replies
One unit was vacant at the time of purchase, so I was able to execute a House Hack followed up with some light rehab and eventually lease up the property.
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12 February 2025 | 32 replies
Great post @Garrett Brown, we have a vibey outdoor hang with string lights, plants and seating by a mini gas fire pit.
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14 February 2025 | 0 replies
Remodeled kitchen and lighting plus refurbished floors.
8 February 2025 | 7 replies
You can also make your place more trouble-free by fixing things up front that are most likely to break (new light fixtures, light bulbs, door locks, etc.).
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16 February 2025 | 5 replies
After closing, I painted the whole interior of the house, made some small maintenance repairs, added new LVP and updated light fixtures.
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14 February 2025 | 5 replies
We refinished Floors, New paint on all walls and ceilings, new light fixtures, rebuilt entire back deck, painted entire exterior, trimmed large oak trees where branches were hanging over the roof.