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I have been getting the impression over the past two years that more and more people are entering the world of REI.
When I started a decade ago I was somewhat of a pariah amongst friends, family and work colleges. No...
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Actually started this venture about 3 years ago. I might get some activities out of time sequence. Sit back and grab some popcorn.I will chop this up into smaller segments, so each one isn't too long of a read and h...
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I help a lot of landlords buy and rent out Chicagoland rental buildings. -- On occasion, the rental unit has gotten to be too outdated to attract quality renters.How do you determine the quality level for upgrades in ...
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Hey guys!I am wrapping up a renovation on a BRRRR deal and wanted some input on which toilet to install. Any recommendations on a reliable yet affordable model at Home Depot?Thanks!Luke
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from something like this:
http://www.homes.com/listing/photo/168077768/1313_Fair_St_BOWLING_GREEN_KY_42101
to something like this:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/01/before-after-modern-bungalow-renovation.html
a...
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We built a 4plex last year on a country road where several houses have been there for 20+ years. The entire time of the construction we got dirty looks from the neighbors and even 1 woman stormed into the building one...
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Last year I bought a 17 unit deal in a rough part of town. I was in a 1031 exchange period and pulled the trigger bit fast, lets just say.
When you visit the area, it doesn't look bad. The streets are fine, although ...
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Am I all alone here? People in my area can make $50/hour. Now, if we extrapolate from this, 50/hr x 40 hours/week = $100,000. Many of the people are dual income families. So a couple makes $200,000 per year. How ...
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My husband and I have some money we are looking to invest. We have been considering buying and flipping a house in Cleveland or Detroit area. We really have no experience in this and aren't sure where to start. We are...
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What percentage of my rehab budget should be set aside as a cushion. Right now the renovation budget is at 45k and we haven't opened any walls, looked at the roof or the furnace. We know we want to update the kitchen,...