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If you had to pick three books to take with you on a desert island ...
What would they be? Particularly real estate books that you have actually sat up and got excited about putting that last bit into practice ... Ta...
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I have an opportunity to purchase 2 properties (One 3 unit & 1 two unit) both full rented in a low income area. Houses are side by side to each other. The owner is willing to owner finance at $90,000 for both with...
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Over the years my preference in flooring has changed a lot. I started out with carpet, then moved to refinished hardwoods in older homes, then I started exclusively using Allure Vinyl Planks (glue ones). Now I'm not s...
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SUPER bummed. Maybe I went with the wrong brand?Rather than carpet, I went with 4mm luxury vinyl planks for 2 of my units. I figured they’ll last longer (cheaper over time), and they’re very durable (so I’m tenant p...
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I have always had carpet in my rentals but I’ve been hearing more praise for putting in hard floors for less expense during rental turnover. When I called in a couple of flooring guys for estimates, one recommended vi...
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What special touches or amenities do you add when you renovate? I'm not talking about paint color or flooring until you do something special like an accent wall in red or cork floors. I have some upcoming projects, ...
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To start, I have great tenant that have lived in the house since Jun 2015. They always talk about how they love the place and don't want to leave. They have never been late on rent and treat the home as their own. The...
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I have a 3 family that I am gut rehabbing and be 3 luxury condos. I am considering radiant flooring in the bathrooms. The cost is about 8,000 for 7 bathrooms. Is this a good idea? Also if Yes should I do the kitch...
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I prefer older buildings when it comes with rental. They tend to have better bones and better quality construction...but I hate the bathrooms that comes in teal, pink, yellow, green, blue...I have nine bathrooms in ...