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Found a good deal. Except the basement though undeveloped had previous water damage from water seeping in from surrounding since ground is flat and not sloped away from the house. Will this be resolved if I bring in...
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My investment Portfolio is in Big Sky, Montana. I actively invest and manage STRs here and am looking to grow my portfolio. The most challenging aspect of investing here (besides high prices) is that there is very l...
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Hi! Anyone have advice on general rules of thumb or ways to estimate operating cost for a short term rental new construction? I need to figure out a base operating cost so I can consider this when I assess land purch...
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My new tenant just asked me if I would allow him to pull out the old toilet install a new high-efficiency toilet. He said he would cover all expenses, and hire a plumber to do the work. He even recommended I write up ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...
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Curious to hear because I might do a hot tub at my next listing. Seems like a lot of work that maybe isn't necessary as long as you have good filtration and the water looks clear? Is there a difference in how often th...
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I've read three articles from major outlets stating that CA is about to undergo a major RE crash, catastrophe and down fall. They indicate that the drought and restrictions on water usage will cause RE prices to fall...
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Hi all. I have a 6350' office built in 1974 under contract. It's at the busiest intersection in the city of Summerville. Definitely a fixer upper, like $25/foot for interior, exterior, landscaping, asphalt improvement...
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hello All. I purchased home with a two stour addiction that has rough cedar exterior walls. The walls were left to the elements for some years and have turned almost black. I wondered if they can be cleaned with somet...
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Hello tribe!How big of a deal is it that my brick building is getting covered by some type of ivy? (I assume it’s not poison because I didn’t get burns)If it’s a problem - any tips on mitigating?Thanks all!