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Hello BP community. I have a SFR in North Carolina with a deck on the back of the home that is need of some serious repair. I built this deck myself with treated wood from HD. The deck is approximately 19’X20’ (16" on...
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We just bought a property - actually, closing on it tomorrow. It's bank owned and has some issues. Former owners did some changes to the front porch and siding. They removed part of the white vinyl and replaced it ...
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Hi All,Some friends and I are 99% through with flipping a house and putting it up for rental. When you flip a house for rental, do you put window coverings/blinds in it? If so, which ones do you choose? I'm thinkin...
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Hi All,I have been mostly dabbling in rental investment for last few years. However, considering the competition in current market for any properties (I am based on Seattle area), I am looking into other options like ...
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Private STR home with private pool in fenced in back yard. Neighbor puts up a nest cam on his high back fence pointing right over into our back yard where the pool is. I confronted him about it twice already cordially...
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Have you installed any energy savings devices in your STR properties?We have a 4400 sq ft 6 bedroom cabin that just had an $800 electric bill.We have 2 HVAC systems and an inline dehumidifier. These run alot in the su...
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Has anyone had success cleaning a shingle roof? I have one with the black mold stains and streaks. Someone recommended something called neutral copper fungicide power. I have no idea what it is or where to get it. Any...
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Hey whats going? I just wanted to write up and give some #’s on my first deal.1) Im from NYC so markets for investing here arr insane for someone like me. So I decided to look a little outwards. I ended up in Jersey C...
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My tenant is complaining that the cabinets smell bad. The home was well cleaned when they moved in... I never noticed a smell? Anyone ever heard of this?
Anyone care to share some pro tips and tricks they have had to learn the hard way? These can be suggestions are life experiences that are worth sharing so no one would unknowingly go through the same thing.