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I'm considering buying an out of state short term rental and self-manage remotely. I've been reading up on some of the operational hurdles that hosts typically face when doing this, but one topic I've been struggling ...
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Hello !I am Livia and I run an office in Oakland. We are planning to redecorate our space. I have spoken to a few interior decorators, and they cost a bomb. They undertake turnkey projects and say they will take care ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
My name is Heather Martini, and I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a fellow STR investor and host. Over the years, I've gained invaluable insights from this incredible community, and ...
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We're doing a two story garage/room addition for a homeowner in the country I thought I share the build just for fun. We are just doing the major work the homeowner will do the finish. 25 X 30' foot footing s/...
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Hello everyone, I am doing some tenant turn over remodeling on a rental property. From those of you who have done many rehabs, and are better at interior design than I am, I am curious what suggestions you may have fo...
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Re-designed. The city at first wanted a rear loading garage, and we designed the house with that criteria. Then, they decided that they wanted the garage in the front of the house, so our architectural designer (an...
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Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
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Hi Everyone,
I recently purchased a 4bed-2.5bath pool home close to the beach on Florida's Gulf Coast.
The current decision I'm working on is should I paint the interior of the house. It is currently a bunch of var...
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Hello BP,I just purchased a piece of property for the purpose of building a new single family home. The lot is 2.5 acres, and has frontage on two streets. We are trying to figure out the best orientation for the hou...
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What can I do as a real estate investor to be the best client for a contractor? I will be the first to say that I do NOT know the ins & outs of construction. How do I NOT be a pain in the backside for a contractor...