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So we're a few flips in now and we've only used IKEA cabinets with the soft close hinges. They look good and work well but our contractors hate them due to the assembly time. We're probably getting dinged by the contr...
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Is it me or can you no longer search forums in Bigger Pockets? There are other issues but this bugs me the most.
I've been trying to purchase property in TX. I spend the time to research and find a "reasonable" investment, read the disclosures, then begin the contract, offer (all cash), and earnest money scenario. It ends after...
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I have a past tenant of mine, who filled a claim for unreturned security deposit. Below is the situationShe broke the lease before the 1 year term. She violated the lease by having pets and when i enquired she was not...
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Hey everyone,
I’m currently managing a rental property, and my tenants have been there for a few months now. Looking back at my records, I realized I never received their proof of renters insurance, which was a requi...
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Hi Guys, one of the banks is charging $1300 fee to do a 6-month rate lock-in at 3.875% interest rate - fixed 30 years.Would you advice paying for it or taking the risk and wait till summers next year to not pay this f...
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I’m new to this site and am already learning a lot. Is there an industry standard markup on materials by contractors? When do I know it’s worth my time to shop for, purchase and pick up materials myself vs having the ...
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I am currently rehabbing a house is a low income area of Dallas, TX. The back door has had another "security" door installed in front of the original door that is solid black metal. It was installed using the same b...
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The drones are coming. Amazon talked about 30 minute drone delivery to your door steps, not today, but in a few years.
Yesterday, one of the neighbor kids was playing outside with his brand new Christmas...
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I own a lot near Wears Valley. It's about 1.5 acres, has a decent view (B+) and is a short drive to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.For those of you who know this market, what size...