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The 2017 Cost vs. Value Data (http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2017/) shows that aside from the installation of attic insulation for no other home improvement project are the costs invested able to be recoup...
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I have a small house on 18 acres. We have rented it out 5 times with no complaints. In the last 4 years we we have totally renovated it adding a sun room, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refinishing floors, ref...
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My wife and I are planning to get a second vehicle. We've been able to get by with one to save more money. We're planning to buy our first rental property asap and plan to manage it ourselves, at least to start. I've...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Sacramento.
Purchase price: $350,000
Cash invested: $50,000
Sale price: $415,000
It was the worst first flip because we hi...
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How much do you pay for drywall guys to repair a wall or ceiling?
I got an estimate of nearly $2000 for part of 1 room. Absurdity.
That's when there's less than $50-75 in actual supplies (drywall, tape, mud, paint...
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Wondering what kind of form/estimate sheet you all give your contractor?I've completed various renos, usually on the smaller side <40k and always used an excel spreadsheet with what is to be done, kind of broken do...
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Some rookie mistakes made here but I wanted a second opinion. I’m under contract and inspection showed up some issues with plumbing and the roof. I spoke with attorney and said basically I would just ask for a credit ...
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I'm assuming most will answer that question with a "no" (or "HELL NO!") but are there any landlords out there who allow rental applicants to view their properties alone without themselves or someone from their propert...
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Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...
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Hello Everyone,
I would like to hear from the new to seasoned investor about the rehab pitfalls you have run into. That One thing you wish you had of known before you started or that "A-HA" moment. Things that would...