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I sent some schematics to one of our contractors this evening requesting some proposals for a deck for our primary residence. The deck will be just under 800 square feet. Here are some brief notes:
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Hey everyone!I recently graduated and I am starting work in Austin soon. Instead of paying rent and throwing that money out the window, I really want to get into house hacking as an alternative to start my REI journey...
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This is my fireplace. The mortar is dark grey, the rocks are called Moss Rock (I think) and the whole room is dark because of this space. The wood has to go, my husband HATES these rocks and wants to rip them out. I t...
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I have recently came across the following situation and was wondering if anyone had an input:A friend of mine owns a property that is being bought by a gas station chain. It's selling for about 900,000. My friend want...
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I am looking into one of the newer townhomes in Winter Park CO as a STR and family vacation spot. I have begun researching some of the costs associated with marketing / advertising a property vs having a management c...
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Hey BP,Hope all is well!I realize you all are very busy and you have a lot on your plate. Your time is your most valuable asset you have and I respect that. I wanted to personally reach out in hopes that someone would...
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I own a few properties and have mortgages to go with them. I just acquired a new property (investment) and I'm shopping the loan.
Can anyone suggest any resources/guides/techniques they use when loan shopping?
In ...
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Hey BP Community -I was sitting-in on an investor presentation for a syndication of an attractive 320-unit Class B MF development in a fast-growing market, and then I realized... it was a 506c project for accredited i...
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I have a track on a house that is a good flip candidate - 2 Br, I Ba, 70+ year old structure with a strong foundation and good systems, sitting on 1/3 acre at the end of a cul de sac. The seller is 70+ years old. He's...