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Hey guys,Anyone happen to have any good general contractors or developers they're able to recommend for work on a duplex in cook county or dupage county? Trying to get an idea on who I could work with, as well as ask ...
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Hi Everyone, I'm about to start a full rehab on a small rambler. One part of the house I'm unsure of what to do with is this cracked back patio. I know concrete over concrete is a bad idea, but with the low clearance ...
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We are starting to implement more VAs into our accounting and property management parts of the business. Just wondering what companies y'all are using, and how are VAs helping your business.Thanks for taking the time ...
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What are your thoughts on working with a start up construction company? Their work seems to be very quality + they have invited me to come view their projects/product as I request. I met him through mutual acquaintanc...
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The major reason that the crowding sites that deal with private mortgage loans are failing are
1. Inability to successfully scale. When they run a small operation with limited funds they seem to be able to invest suc...
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I see a lot of discussion on utilizing FHA mortgage loans for a first "house hack" owner occupied property (1-4 units).There are certainly benefits of an FHA mortgage. They can be more relaxed on negative credit circ...
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We have middle class to upper class rentals ranging from $1,000-$1,400/m. We find our houses rent faster when refrigerators, washers and dryer are supplied but that also means we've had to fix them when they break. Do...
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Question - besides my homeowners policy, should I also get additional STR insurance outside Aircover? Does Aircover actually cover broken/damaged household items? If a guest destroys my place, how do I get reimburs...
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I have recently finished my basement out with a full apartment. I have listed it on HomeAway and Airbnb. We have had great interest and have had 3 short term booking and 1 booking for 19 days within 1 week. This is ...
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As a programmer and investor, I developed an app to compare ADR and Occupancy Rates for different property types on Airbnb. After researching Estes Park, Colorado, I found valuable insights to guide investment decisio...