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In order to save money, I end up playing the role of the general contractor and hire people by referrals from others and through Craig's List. One of the guys doing my stucco work advertises in Craig's list all the ti...
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Is it common place for private lenders to allow for DIY renovations by the borrower? Or do they typically require contractors to do everything like most banks do?
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I have a Project i'm looking to rehab and sell. It has an awfully weird kitchen layout where there's a doorway to an additional sink and cabinet space. The house is a 3/1 1950sf. Will be keeping my costs down by going...
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There are two points in the investment process where you can reduce maintenance costs. The first is when you purchase a property. The second occurs when you renovate it.
Select Low Maintenance Cost Properties
The be...
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My contractor said these 9x9 tiles are most likely asbestos, and that as a homeowner, I can mitigate it myself much cheaper (with special containers from the city - not being shady)How do I find out for sure without o...
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Hello super hosts.
Had a guest check out today and the scratched the crap out of my gorgeous hard wood floors with what looks like broken wheels on a suitcase if I had to guess.
Do I file a claim for this or is th...
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I'm looking at purchasing RTA cabinets from rtacabinetstore.com, which came out on top in terms of price when compared to a few other places. Unlike lily ann, I wouldn't have to pay sales tax in TN either, which is an...
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Hi again BP! Thanks for all your advice.
I have done one buy and Rent investment. So far, its working out excellent! And I have plans to do more, but have recently been approached by a similar investor who would like...
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Hi all, I got a new construction home with a beautiful hardwood floor. I moved in at the beginning of June and have been noticing these floor damages happening over time. I noticed one in July and now there are four s...
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Hi BP,I just got a service call for a leaking filler valve, it was spraying in 2 or 3 directions and leaking down the tank, this is the first day of my tenant living here too. I had my handyman replace the guts and I ...