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I am working through my 2019 tax return, which is significantly impacted by a $200K renovation of a 12-unit apartment building that I finished late last year. I recognize that repairs are deductible in the year of and...
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Hey! I have a 'design' or 'style' question..I'm replacing the flooring in my house prior to putting it on the market. I currently have sheet vinyl, and have to replace it (the dogs fault, long story short). I would ...
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Hi, first post from a long time lurker. I have a unit with an open floor plan with a large living/dining area and a small kitchen off to the side, kind of like an L shape. There is no doorway to the kitchen, it just ...
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We recently purchased a property in Columbia, TN, for $135,000 and plan to flip it. It’s a modest home, and we aim for broad appeal with a neutral, updated look that attracts a wide ra...
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Any suggestions on how, specifically, to improve the exterior and interior appearance of these duplexes would be hugely appreciated. Each duplex is 1600 square feet. Each unit rents for $800/month so the suggestions...
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Has anyone had any experience with solid surface counter tops? I am looking to install new countertops and have the cabinets painted a medium gray color. Not sure how I like granite with that color, but solid surfac...
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Hey all, Not sure where to being with this is a 4 unit I am looking to improve/do an exterior rehab on this spring. Would appreciate any tips/advice! Been doing a lot of digging through Pinterest, rehab pages to get...
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Anybody have some light renovation ideas for the common areas in a on-going duplex BRRR right now? I have the two units in very good condition but feel out of place leaving the common area, i.e hallways, staircase, ou...
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I'm working on a split level reno in MA. The lower level has a room with a porcelain tile floor I thought could be restored with a good cleaning as it is in good shape. Company came out, tested and declared it could...
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Hi,Nervous, and overwhelmed first time rehabber and Investor here.I just had the inspection done today on the duplex, closing Nov. 10thEverything looked good, a few minor odds and ends.Upstairs is rented and the downs...