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I'd like to give a shout out to two local companies in Houston that helped me out. I had a honey bee infestation at one of my rent houses. I called an exterminating company I had used before who had great service (B...
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Chase requires new home buyers to put 20% down and have a 700 FICO. I believe the national average is around 7% for first time home buyers. What I don't understand is they still offer their DreamMaker loan with 3% dow...
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This is the nicest of my 23 STRs. Built in 1911. Rainwater gets into the cellar. The gas hot water heater and the gas central heat unit are in the cellar. There is a 110v sump pump down there. It has failed from:...
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I am looking into buying a rental property and just had it inspected by a local foundation repair contractor. I am showing roughly 2" in
deflection from left to right (20' Distance) and about 1" from front to back...
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Hi all, Anyone wants to explain the benefits or downfall of buying an all brick home?I have a pending offer on an all brick, that is definitely going to need some major work (mostly inside).Just would like to know the...
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I viewed six properties after vetting listings before finding this one. REO 1300 sq/ft 2 Bd, 1.5 bath 70's ranch in a nice neighborhood/location that's desirable according to several RE agents. Converting to 3/2.5, re...
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Hello. I've originally thought that once I could get some capital to buy, that I should house hack in Missoula (MT.); we have a paid off home about 35 minutes outside of there. I'm tired of commuting to work in the ...
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Hi. Anybody have a few tips on what to expect or look out for with late 1950's houses. The electric supply box looks normal. The attic is insulated but I don't know what to expect with the walls. The single pane w...
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We just bought a property - actually, closing on it tomorrow. It's bank owned and has some issues. Former owners did some changes to the front porch and siding. They removed part of the white vinyl and replaced it ...
Hi all, unsure of what to do here. Any advice is appreciated.I own a building in Revere, MA that just got hit hard by extreme winds. The roof for the building is 2 layers: tar + gravel and rubber. Large sections of th...