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Hello BP members:I am a newbie to REI, even though I’ve owned a 40 unit apartment complex for over 10 years. I cannot believe the plethora of information contained on this site, so I’m quite excited to jump right in, ...
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I am considering to invest a property either in Silicone Valley or Seattle area. What do you guys think? Silicone valley obviously increased a lot already in last 5 years, and it should be one of the most expensive ci...
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There is a small window in the shower and water is ponding on the sill when the shower is used, which apparently is causing the shower wall tiles to deflect below (most of them now need to be replaced). I was told tha...
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Elon Musk's Austin empire is about to grow a lot more.
The enigmatic serial entrepreneur and world's richest man said July 16 on X that he will move X's headquarters from San Francisco to Austin. He also said that he...
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Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile. What’s your opinion? LVT is obviously easier lay. Ceramic tile can last a very long time unless somebody purposely damages it or drop something heavy on it and cracks it.
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Hi! I live in Silicon Valley and am looking to purchase a first rental-first purchase ever! Need to be creative, use No Money Down Method. Anyone have any strategies for doing this in Silicon Valley? Thank you!
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Sam ShuehThe Feds finally made up their mind on lending interest rates. With a stronger economy and more job growth it announced an interest hike for the first time in months. Higher interest rates is goodness for fin...
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I'm flipping a house that needs minor work. In the main bath we'll be doing a little more extensive rehab. Should we refinish the tub first and then rehab the bathroom - or rehab the bathroom first and leave the ...
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Has anybody ever used locking vinyl plank or tile for tub or shower surrounds? I recently saw a Durawall video where they applied adhesive to the back and silicone in all the locking joints. Anybody have any firstha...
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Hello Y'all, I have a rent house that a tenant just left and the caulking around the edge of the tub is TERRIBLY filthy... moldy/mildew yucky! It needs to be cut out, then ??? _____________ (washed, bleached, etc?)___...