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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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Do you typical include washer and dryer for renters?
Also what is everyone's thoughts on providing a dishwasher?
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Prefabricated homes/Container homes are a viable option for affordable living in many markets. An answer to the affordable housing crisis can simply be put as: increase the supply of housing. However, there are a numb...
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I just had a situation where a tenant had a leaking toilet and informed the property manager. Apparently, it was considered an emergency because the supply line was leaking and otherwise would have flooded the home. T...
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I bought some Glacier Bay faucets for the new vanity. The instructions said "do not use plumber's putty or pipe tape on these faucets--they work by compression."
I happened to mention this to a worker in the plumbing...
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The days of using Kitchen and Bath companies for the cabinets and countertops in your flips are over. There are just too many options available to go directly to the supplier!Companies like DL Cabinetry and J&K Ca...
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Hello,I've had some issues with excessive costs through my property management company over the years. I'm a passive investor and these properties are in a different state than I reside in so I'm not there in person ...
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For the first option, I anticipate paying a higher interest rate, but I believe there may be fewer competitors in the market presently, potentially leading to good deals. Additionally, I assume housing prices are to r...
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Hi everyone,I had a conversation with a lender agent today which started out discussing a refi but ended in looking to sell. I’m curious on a few more inputs from all of you. The question is do you guys think the ho...
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More markets are creating "Good Cause Eviction" laws designed to protect tenants from unfair evictions. Essentially, the landlord can only evict if the tenant violates specific requirements.What do you think? Are they...