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After much research, planning, goal setting, and purchasing my first two SFR with the VA Loan while moving around duty locations with the Army, I finally took the first action step of building my multifamily portfolio...
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I cannot stress enough how much you can save by buying REI books and "No Money Down" kits off of eBay from someone who never used them. Many of the books and kits are practically new.
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Lincoln Block https://youtube.com/channel/UC1rTFljYP2WIfk8PXVMyqaAI have never heard of this building material before. I watched a video and it really seems to hold up to what they actually say it can do. There’s a fi...
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Hi all,I'm getting some prelim rehab estimates for a rental house I'm trying to buy and i had some questions about material grades specific to my area/state.Flooring - i want durable/tenant-resistant but cost effectiv...
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Willing to trade info! This is my first post so in case bartering is not kosher, I'll be sure to adjust :) I'm having a harder time estimating labor rates than material costs, which you can look up one at a time on ...
I'm very interested in sustainability and living in non toxic environments. Has anyone ever rehabbed or marketed their properties with low Voc paints, sustainably harvested wood or bamboo, cork or refurbished wood. en...
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With tax time approaching I began looking through last years receipts and am realizing just how much I have spent on building materials. I wanted to share how I am beginning to try and save money on these things in 2...
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Willing to trade info! This is my first post so in case bartering is not kosher, I'll be sure to adjust :) I'm having a harder time estimating labor rates than material costs, which you can look up one at a time on ...
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Are there any landlords out there with a good running list of tenant proof materials, products, tips, etc. they try incorporating into all their rentals?
A common one is vinyl plank flooring since it's waterproof, c...
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I have just rehabbed a home in San Antonio, TX. I will be selling this home soon. It is now under contract. I did not use a GC for this rehab. I had my RE agent act as the project manager. The problem I have is that ...