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As a first time landlord I am still trying to learn everything that comes with it. This is a long story, so please bear with me.My tenants recently moved out. Over their stay of three years, we were trying to do it ri...
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I am starting to purchase SFR homes to buy and hold. The homes I'm getting tend to be older 1900-1950 and so have galvanized pipes. What rule of thumb do people tend to use for when to replace them? when something's l...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
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I have my first house under contract and it needs a new HVAC. I do not want my contractors to work in bad conditions but I also don't want the unit to get stolen. It is cold outside and I can't expect them to work w...
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Hi, guys, how do you do a kitchen remodel for a rental ? How to make it within a reasonable budget if current cabinets and countertop is falling apart and I need to replace everything.
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We have 3-4 units out of 48 that have "mystery odors" -- We have had no luck in getting rid of them or pintpointing their location. they've VERY old buildings but there's no carpeting so once we do, we SHOULD be able ...
I spent the day in a new investment property priming a bedroom that was originally painted pink, then "retouched" and "textured" with a sponge and globs of prostitute-passion red latex paint . The tenant painted all t...
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Hi All,I’d love your ideas on this: there’s a mobile home on the lot next to our short term rental (str) property that is long since abandoned. Its a bit of an eyesore (only when driving up the road—thankfully it can’...
Hello Investors - fixing and flipping (haven't done this in a few years) and looking for recommendatios on where to buy kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom tub enclosures, etc. in the Phila area.
This was one of...
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I close on Monday for my second BRRRR property. My fist was a 3 unit building, so a bit different, this one should be easy. I am a buy and hold investor, so lots of people ask why I don't flip it. I am investing for...