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Hi folks,I am still in the education phase of my real estate journey but have started networking with friends who are also interested and would like to take action soon. I have a buddy who grew up in Portland, ME (we ...
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I'm a newbie at real estate investing and am about to purchase an up and down duplex that currently has one HVAC system in place (but does have two electric meters already). Currently, the owner pays all utilities.Cle...
So, we recently purchased our first home in Rochester, NY. We plan to rent out the upstairs, a 1 bedroom apt, but currently it has 1 hvac system. There are 2 gas meters and 1 electric meter. The furnace and ac need ...
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I have a tenant who's awesome! She takes care of the place, pays on time, and doesn't cause any issues. She is a dream tenant! My only complaint is that she runs the AC at 68 during the day and turns it to 64 at ni...
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Hey guys, i wanted to see if anyone had some expertise in window tinting and if it is worth it to get done. I know that it has a lot of pros in terms of privacy and aesthetic. A couple of my friends have gotten it don...
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I bought a duplex for my first brrrr and im in the middle of the renovations and the last thing with a giant price tag is the windows. They are old wood sash single pane windows will replacing them add more value to t...
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Hello All,I was wondering if the folks here could evaluate this deal and let me know your thoughts. Some of the things I am thinking of working on to increase the cashflow is:- Get an energy audit (Mass Save) and get ...
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looking at a house that is currently a "seasonal" home but is in a spectacular spot. My first thought was to put a foundation on in order to turn it into year round. The value would go up by at least 80k just due to t...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $134,900
Cash invested: $191,277
Sale price: $418,000
"Modern Farmhouse" Bright Upgraded Kitchen with Energy St...
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Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment in Philadelphia.
Purchase price: $220,000
Cash invested: $51,000
I originally purchased this house as my primary residence during the pandemic wit...