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I'm redoing the kitchen in a 4-bedroom rental. The Realtor I work with strongly recommends putting in solid-surface (i.e., Corian or similar) or granite rather than laminate for the countertop. The price for laminate ...
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What are the best ways you’ve found to estimate rehab costs? The rehab calculator on BP is fine but, how do you estimate the $$$ to put into each category?
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@Manch Hon ,
I saw you mention Merced relative to high speed rail, but didn't want to take that post over.. Sounds like you're planning on retiring on that property by the time the train gets there! (if it's...
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First time investor here. I'm visiting my STR property for the first time ever this Friday. The property is undergoing a light rehab (new paint, new LVP flooring, new toilets, new kitchen, new vanities etc). The reh...
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I've been working with wholesalers for a long while. Most are good solid relationships others fall apart after just a few months. I thought I'd share a recent experiences that other aspiring wholesalers may learn...
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So I obviously hired the wrong GC on a flip.
I learned a lot from a bad experience but the saga still goes on. I had the cabinet guy come by one day when I was there and said he wanted to be paid. I didn't know him ...
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Hi!I'm an investor from Southern California who is just starting out. I've decided to buy my first rental property in Indianapolis. I'm in the stage of assembling a ground team and mortgage shopping.I'm looking for a ...
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Hey everyone!My husband and I are going to be closing on a live-in-flip in a few weeks. We’re going to be living there for at least 3 years but it will inevitably be sold. It’s in great shape..inspection went well..it...
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On Episode 399 Jeff Thorman talks about getting contractor pricing on siding and windows (see transcript below). Does anyone have experience with getting this type of pricing for windows and Hardie Board siding in Wes...
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Hi everyone. I found an MLS-listed 12-plex in Kent, WA (listing says 12 bedrooms which suggests 6 units, but describes 2 buildings with 6 units each). The units are 2 bed, 1 bath. It is listed for $2.3M. Monthly renta...