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I'm trying to do some renovations on a property to get it ready for an STR. I'd rather not spend the $$ for the granite or quartz kitchen countertops. Is there an lower cost alternative to granite / quartz kitchen ...
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I am flipping my first house now, but if we don’t get the price we want we plan to rent it out. What considerations do you all go through to decide if your investment is a flip or rent? I know one consideration will...
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I currently live in Philadelphia, PA and my goal within the next 2-3 years is to relocate to Phoenix, AZ. I am interested in achieving some level of financial independence with "house hacking," which seems entirely do...
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I have been a flooring installer since 2000. I was a contactor from 2004 until 2018. In that time I worked primarily in residential but transitioned to commercial. I am still active in residential and am the "go to" g...
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hi all. Just curious if you have a preference with what size vinyl plank you use? The 2mm thickness is cheap at .99 per sq ft and I'm tempted to purchase but I imagine it won't hold up too long as a rental. Is an...
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Looking to purchase an STR in Nashville. Interior design quotes are coming in way higher than I have budgeted. Likely will try to furnish myself. Any tips tricks advice on how to maximize STR rental while staying cost...
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Hello BP'ers,
Ive developed a strong book of business with clients interested in retail, business, shopping centers and health care facilities. All sorts of commercial investments, cost varies. They have lots of capi...
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Hi all,I'm going to build a new condo apartment (8units) from crash (all utilities such water-hookup, electric, sewer are available). Usually the owner would need to work with an architecture and a developer for such ...
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Hello BP! I was reading my local online newspaper in my home city this morning and came across something. Longview has had a really big (for this East Texas town) crime wave as of late. At this time, more than half of...
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I'm buying a house in Columbus, GA to use as a student rental, but the first student in it will be my college-age son. We don't want to put a ton of money in right away on cosmetic stuff, so rather than pull up the s...