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Vivek Mattur Does trees/plants/shrubs in backyard add/reduce value of home
6 July 2020 | 4 replies

Does have trees, plants, , shrubs in the backyard reduce value to the property due to higher maintenance and less usable space compared to same size backyard with just a lawn in it? Also, does have an additional side ...

Greg P. Replace trim and door or just repaint?
18 December 2011 | 6 replies

Hi guys, I was just wondering, if the trim and doors in the house is the older oak look, but still is in good shape; would you replace it or repaint it white? I've been having a hard time with this because I've been ...

Desiree Rejeili Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
2 January 2025 | 0 replies

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
Here are a few quick FAQs that can...

Christopher Goldie Design Dilemma 1900sf or 1400?
21 April 2015 | 3 replies

So, there's this house on this street in a hot area of town. Ugly as sin, almost beyond rehabbing. It has a 960 SF footprint two stories, kinda. Originally it was a walk in basement that someone half-heartedly convert...

David S. Need a contractor for jacking up a deck
26 September 2017 | 5 replies

I have a two story deck that is sinking and pulling away from the house. Might be original with the house from 1908. Has a roof, is made of stucco. Has no footings. I'd like to have the deck jacked up, and put diamond...

Derek P. Rebuild or tear down porches
2 October 2015 | 3 replies

I just bought a duplex (up/down) and the porches could use some repair/rebuilding. As a buy/hold investor, would you rebuild them or tear them down? It could be one less item to maintain/repair in the future, but the ...

Estrella Carolina Mckinney Why Your Airbnb Design Matters: 3 Key Reasons
27 October 2023 | 2 replies

Listing your property on Airbnb involves more than just location, price, and amenities. Your Airbnb design plays a vital role in your hosting success. In this blog post, we'll explore three compelling reasons why your...

Stephen Brown Easiest Commercial Real Estate Investment to Get Started
8 September 2021 | 6 replies

Hello everyone. What is the easiest path to get started in commercial real estate? I'm currently doing multifamily family but I'm considering other options. Would purchasing like a restaurant be a good way to get star...

Jennifer Fernéz Newbie in Berks County and Reading, PA area
20 August 2014 | 5 replies

Hi everyone - Wow, great site!I'm Jennifer and live right outside of Reading, PA.   I have a passion in real estate and want to eventually invest in rehabs and flips.   I have my B.A. in Studio Art and have some 'wo...

James Cecere Mult-family Unit in Gentrifying Neighborhood
25 June 2019 | 0 replies

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Philadelphia.

Purchase price: $795,000

Cash invested: $60,000

6 Unit building in an up and coming area; existing renters an...