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Hello BP, beginner investor here. Just closed on my first duplex two weeks ago, house hacking and loving it! This question is actually about my security deposit I'm trying to get back from my apartment I just left. I ...
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What kind of paint and siding are you using in Buffalo? I had a house painted with Behr point, but it only lasted 5 years and now it needs painting again. Is this because of the extreme temperature changes in the area...
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I was wondering, since this new EPA lead paint law has gone into effect, have people had luck using/finding tradespeople who have this certification for work on pre-1978 houses?
I am thinking of making an offer on a...
The seller signed the resale contract 10/30/2017 and I deposited the earnest money 10/30/2017 so everything is currently in motion. The issue I have is that the broker has sent a lead-based paint hazard document (10/3...
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Hi gys - I won a property at an Auction.It does not need much work - needs new paint, living room floor and some cleaning.May be some handyman work.Any advice on how can I go about doing everything with minimum number...
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Hi everybody, I'm stressing over picking a color for my rental house. I don't really like to paint that much so I want to pick something that will stand up to a small family. what are your favorite interior paints?
Hi, I'm looking into renting my current house that was built in 1900.I know that a lot of the woodwork that is still there was stained first but was then repainted over the years many times. My question is if giving ...
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Hi DIY people,I'm in the process of renovating my first investment property and it is becoming time to paint the exterior. I've been getting quotes and deciding if i should do this myself or contract it out. One con...
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Greetings!I use a property management company to rent my units, and they are doing a good job. But every time one tenant leaves and another comes in behind them, the costs associated with the turnkey repairs seem real...
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He says it's for materials. Would you do this or pass and look for someone else?