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Hey Everyone,I have been successful building ADUs in my hometown while utilizing the house hacking strategy. I built my first ADU (now known as a JADU) as an owner builder and did most of the work myself. From the cos...
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Hi all, I'm just looking for a bit of insight and more of a precise breakdown of the refinancing section of the BRRRR method. As I think I have a way of using private money lenders, to loan me the deposit to buy an o...
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Last year we purchased a cabin in Kitsap County near Seattle with the intention of using it as a part time short term vacation rental. It is a lakefront property which comes with septic challenges and the original ne...
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This is a strange question, but the knowledge is out there!Can I get the property inspected by an colleague engineer, architect, or licensed contractor instead of using a Certified Home Inspector?Can this person's pro...
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I recently purchased a fully rented 3 unit property in South Milwaukee, WI. I am looking for a general contractor/handyman that I can partner with. The property is in great condition, but I would like a a resource sho...
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I've got a backward contractor problem. Rather than getting paid and skipping town my contractor has done some work painting a number of units. We paid him for one of the two completed and its been two weeks since he'...
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What are some things you wish you knew or were told when you first started investing. I currently own 2 houses and am still rehabbing one. I plan on renting them out but I am not sure what really to expect (other than...
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When renovating with a 203K loan, are contractors obligated to get the allotted amount for line items? We had a line item that was completed for a third of the amount estimated but he is saying he should get all that ...
The flip I'm purchasing has tested positive for lead based paint. I know this is pretty common in pre 1978 houses but it's the first one I've dealt with. On a flip, is it better to remove all lead based paint? I know ...
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Have a hard time finding 203K approved contractors for a home remodel. I’ve reached out to a few 2 contractors said they do them but immediately heard the complaints of all the paper work and inspections that go into ...