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Hi,I'm currently thinking about purchasing my second property and I have my eye on an older house that is constructed from concrete block. I guess the construction material doesn't matter, but the thing is that ALL o...
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Here are the skills and lessons I learned during the rehab of my second rental.
1. If the property has been vacant for over a year and still has fleas, there may be a raccoon living up inside the fireplace. (I can no...
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What is a good flooring option for a 1200 rental? Laminate? Tile is pry not a good option living in Michigan. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money. It's a 50k house renting at 900 per month. Thx!!
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I have found a potential investment property in Charleston, SC and came across this during the walk-through (see attached picture). Has anyone ever seen a concrete slab that has been raised? The house is in a flood ...
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My parents recently had a refrigerator leak on the main floor and the water went down into the basement (in Northern Virginia). They're having a horrible time with the insurance company to assess and recommend reputa...
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Hi all, Thanks for stopping by to offer some advice. I am currently about 1 month out from closing on a duplex in Cleveland. I got the inspection done and mold was found in the attic and basement of the house. A mold ...
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We all know what the BRRRR strategy and house hacking are. Now, watch closely as I do a 360 twist combo and buy/live for free in DFW Texas where duplexes are in short supply and high demand.*I am looking for guidance ...
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Hello all,I found another prospect for my first property…77K for a Brick end-townhome without HOA from 1986. 1200 SQFT, Fenced in yard, Little balcony, 2 bed, 1.5 bath. With a very good location right of the interstat...
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One of my Real Estate agents showed me an REO today. I checked the comps in the neighborhood within a half mile since January and they average $405,000. The bank is asking $371,500. They have it listed "as-is" but the...
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Greetings,Would appreciate any feedback here. Plumber replaced a laundry shutoff in my OOS rental a few months ago; yesterday there was very large water leak which I believe to be from this shutoff. If I verify this a...