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I renovated my home myself (I'm a contractor) over the course of 2017 and 2018. I rented the property in 2018. I did extensive renovations. I'd like to increase the basis of my home with the cost of items like: Kit...
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Good Evening All, Thank you to everyone that has provided help and responded to my posts. Right now I am working on a scope of work for my contractors. I know I am not telling them how to do their job in the scope of ...
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I wrote a very detailed story that just went *poof* so this time I will write in installments. This is a story form my earlier , very nieve, years in landlording. There needs to be some background so the context can b...
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Looking to replace an old out of date ceiling fan. I've heard mixed reviews on this.
The house is in CT and it's a 1950 Cape with a dormer that I live in, but plan to sell within the next year.
The room is painted...
Hi all-Getting close to closing on a prop about 90 miles from where I live. My first STR, and plan on splitting between self use and renting to help offset costs. We've sent out a cohost request and most hosts are a...
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Question to all investors:Have you been implementing green & environmentally friendly products or strategies into your business? Has it been cost effective or positively impacted your brand? Curious Thanks,Yaz
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When renovating a property to add value, what do you see adds the most value? Redoing the kitchen, bathrooms, upgrades (HVAC, roof, plumbing), landscaping etc..
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Made an offer on a home which was accepted. Home is a good condition very cosmetic job. Cabintets I wil paint over white change counter to granite already has recessed lightin in the kitchen the floors are standard 1...
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I remodeled this 1940s cottage almost completely. New paint everywhere, new light fixtures, two new bathrooms (new vanities, lights, fixtures minus the toilets), a totally new kitchen (new sink, countertop, backsplash...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $257,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Sale price: $400,000
This house had squatters in it so nobody wanted to touch i...