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I am considering purchasing a townhouse to rent out out in Baltimore, Maryland that has painted brick on the outside. Since lead is a problem in older townhouses in Baltimore, I would either have to paint over the 2 s...
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Hello,
My name is Homer Wanamaker with Bay Hill Environmental. As you may already know, the state of New Jersey is implementing a new Lead-Based Paint Law in Rental Dwellings (link below) starting July of 2022.
I ...
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What is the best order of operations with regards to working on a house? Obviously, the first thing is the construction, doors, etc. But what is the best order of other things like painting interior, exterior, floo...
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Hey everyone,On our latest flip, I brought my stager in at the pre-rehab stage for suggestions (which I will do from now on). This is a cute little entry-level ranch with a low ARV for our area and is in decent shape ...
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tenant informed he painted the house and wants to pay half the rent (400 not 800). He reminded me that when he moved in last year I said if he paints i will reduce rent, but never said how much. This was to be a disc...
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Hi BP,I am having a problem qith a tenant whose lease expired 8 years ago and i can't evict her in a legal perspective because of financial. My tenant wanted her apt painted after two years. We did the painting ( eher...
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I found a house that will make a perfect BRRRR. The problem that I have is the exterior brick which is painted white (with bright red trim). Every other house in the neighborhood is traditional brick and I am afraid t...
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The EPA has published new lead paint standards. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/environmental-health/e...All five of my rentals were built well before the end of the lead paint era. Obviously, I don't want my pr...
Did you know that a certain shade of paint can help you sell your home for more? Or that one type of countertop could cause buyers to get into a bidding war over your house? What about the one inexpensive outdoor impr...
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Hi everyone,I need some help with color choices for this garage. I am set on the existing red going to sage green to match the existing house. The roof is a copper color. We are adding white gutters which also matc...