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Hello! I am searching to find a strategy to start my investing plan. Only problem is I want to get MY finances in better shape first. That way I can plan better for the future. I was wondering if anyone has great book...
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I am wondering what is a typical budget for a live-in flip. I am planning on buying a primary residence that I can get as a decent fixer-upper. It can be move-in ready and could use some TLC to increase the value of t...
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could find a budget template (and/or maybe some sample costs) to prepare detailed costs for a two-story ADU garage conversion in Los Angeles? I did a second-story additio...
Hi,I'm on the lookout for a software where it's possible to budget/plan the maintenance in and around my different properties with my propperty manager.I'm imagining something along the lines of months in columns, and...
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Beware! Just remember when you are building things can change quickly!
I ALWAYS estimate VERY HIGH on my construction costs and make sure a project will still give a decent return with a 15% contingency before pursu...
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What do you typically spend / budget for repairs and maintenance for a SFR in KC? This is probably the thing I am most unsure about when running deal analyses. I understand that this can vary a lot depending on the ag...
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As I am nearing pulling the trigger on my first direct mail marketing campaign, I am spending the rest of this week absorbing as much knowledge from blogs/forum threads on the subject before I build my list and send o...
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Would a direct mail campaign of sending out 50 yellow letters a week be enough to start receiving calls? My plan is to market these same 200 prospects each month. Not sure if I should market to these same 200 each ...
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In need of a ballpark budget number for the replacement of 17 steel lintels on a 1922 brick, 3-story multifamily building in Chicago. I have no idea what a project like this costs and need some insight. Any Chicagola...
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I just closed on a newly built 6 unit multi-family apartment. Everything was built and installed 2 years ago and is immaculate condition. Now here in lies the problem. The HVAC systems are all high-efficiency and nee...