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Against everyone's advice, I decided to do some renovations in San Antonio while living out-of-state in San Francisco. Now that I have some battle scars from this good learning experience, I have some questions
1) As...
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Okay. I got a call from my property management company the Monday of the week of Thanksgiving. Oven Door window cracked. Tenant needs it fixed ASAP so they can have Thanksgiving. PM sent guy to look at. They couldn't ...
Renovating a house involves a multitude of factors that need to be considered to ensure a successful and well-executed project. Here are some key aspects to keep in mind when undertaking a house renovation:
1. Budget...
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Trying to decide how to file our 2018 taxes. Wife and I retired a couple years, except for the part about working all day, most days. We have a house that is and has been our residence for many years. We also have oth...
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We had a general contractor walk off of the job. So far he has been paid $42,920.00 and the work isn't even close to being done. Kitchen cupboards aren't hung, bathrooms aren't tiled and the list goes on.Basically he ...
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During an air quality inspection for a property I’m looking at 2 kinds of mold were found to be at “Elevated” levels: Aspergillus/Penicillium and Basidiospores. The home has had water intrusion at a sliding door that ...
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Can a qualified real estate professional with a W-2 income above $150,000 be allowed to write off rental losses on my tax returns?
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Hi everybody, I was reading so many stories about "contractors from Hell" that make me think of what the definition of BEST, PERFECT, UNIQUE... contractor should be, that I named as an "Angel Contractor".So my ques...
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I am looking at possibly purchasing a 16 unit multifamily that's in pretty bad shape. It was built in 1915. I am new to multifamily investing. Is there any thing specific I should be looking for? Any tips? ...
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We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...