We are currently in a nightmare with code enforcement. A tenant's drain got clogged and caused sewage to back out in one room. They called code enforcement on the property. I don't know why they think that was necessa...
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I feel out of touch with what buyers of starter homes are looking for. When doing a cosmetic rehab, what little extras help a property stand out now days?
Examples
Tile or stone instead of linoleum
Granite Countertop...
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View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I am in the process of looking for a second property, and am currently exploring some ideas in small multi...
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Hi All,I have been mulling the idea of hiring a contractor or doing the renos/remodels on my own. I am currently thinking of doing basic work such as floors, cabinets, tiling, and bathrooms so projects I believe I can...
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If I can't get a GC to come and look at a property and give me a bid on it before I put in an offer, (because another thread suggest they all charge for this) then how will I really make sure that I am in the righ...
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I'm hoping to get some ideas on what I should write about/ share on our business Facebook page regarding contractors and construction for investors.My guy is a contractor in LA and Orange County. I started learning ho...
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There are obvious benefits to acquiring properties that have permitted work, but I want to see if anyone can explain why some folks allow unpermitted work. My curiosity includes how timeframes are affected, the listin...
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I took a note from Sean Terry's ebook that a rule of thumb for estimating repairs is the equation: sq.ft of home x $10 = general rehab cost
Has anyone ever made an offer to buy using this formula? and then ma...
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for 55K, ARV is 170K. If you have any advice for us newbies it would be greatly appreciate. We're hoping to put 30K into it, kind of hard for us to estimate. It needs new kitchen, flooring throughout, fix up garage...