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Hello Everyone
I am new to Real Estate Investing. Let me tell you about my first flip. I got this house under contract for 12K. Its a good area. Well for a house this cheap there must be something wrong with it right...
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Technically it's not flat:
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Low slope roof on 1,200 sf starter home in working class neighborhood.
It seems like the proper option is a TPO roof with and estimated lifespan of 20 years.
It seem that the cheaper option is to replace the exsisti...
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Hi all, I recently received a deal on a property on the south side of Chicago in Woodlawn neighborhood that is a duplex and in good shape. 2 flat with 3 bed/1bath and 2 bed/1bath with 2 bed unit vacant (states was ho...
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I need a professional building inspector for a Cincinnati 12 unit apartment building. Any recommendations?Thanks, Gabe
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In the inspection report of the rental house I'm about to buy, it states that the outlets are not grounded. is this a diy fix or does it require a professional? if so, what is the ballpark cost? also, the roof above ...
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Long time listener, first time caller. First property was primary residence but I am focused on acquiring a 2-4 flat income property with the goal of cash flow. Primary residence was a foreclosure. In the first year I...
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A guy was walking around the neighborhood last night offering free quotes from "Power Remodeling" on new windows and a roof. I knew my house was due for a new roof soon as it's 18 years old, so I let him have a look. ...
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Hello BP community! I just had an inspection done on a 2-family in Newark, NJ that needs some roof work done. The roof is has a flat, tarred section and a peaked, slate section as well. Just wondering if anyone has a...
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Hi BP!
I'm working on some calculations for an apartment building. 6 story, approx 30 units. For an SFR, I typically keep about 8-10% of the homes values as cash reserves. What rule do you use for a large mul...