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All Forum Posts by: Mark Fries

Mark Fries has started 18 posts and replied 1332 times.

Post: Low-cost driveway / draining solution?

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Posts 1,372
  • Votes 2,199

@Charles Johnson

Gravel is always my go to solution. It's super cheap, call a few local hauling companies and ask for pricing. You can also rent a skidsteer from home depot for the day and spread it yourself...its easy..

Post: Subterranean Termites and Cast Iron Pipes

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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@Dave E.

Correct it's not an insurance issue...a home being insured that's built in 1924 is the underlying issue.

Insurance only covers replacing the portion of broken cast iron in the event of a covered claim. That's even if they cover the claim to begin with.

Post: Potential BRRRR Deal in Jacksonville

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Posts 1,372
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@Andre Walker

Sounds like you need some boots on the ground. I am local, reach out if you need me to look at a few properties and give some perspective/advice. Thx!

Post: Subterranean Termites and Cast Iron Pipes

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  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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@Jessica Stevenson

And please reach out if you need help with the renovation. Thx!

Post: Subterranean Termites and Cast Iron Pipes

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Posts 1,372
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@Jessica Stevenson

Use the termite issue to negotiate, then treat for them after you close.

Sewer line is what it is, and is hardly ever fully replaced. Not a negotiable item. As long as toilets are flushing and water draining, probably a non issue.

Post: Jacksonville investors stay away from Suncoast Property Mgt

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  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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@Patrik Kusek

Try valiant property management

Post: Do not use Suncoast Property Management in Jacksonville

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Posts 1,372
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@Patrik Kusek

You hit the nail on the head...

Post: Is the Jacksonville rental market still hot?

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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@James Elden

The rental market is absolutely out of control crazy busy...property class doesn't even really matter... If something is not renting it's because the landlord or the property manager hasn't found the right tenant... It's not due to a lack of applicants... Thanks to the covid nightmare, landlords and property managers are being smarter this time around.

Post: Self storage in Jacksonville Florida

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  • Jacksonville, FL
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@Chip Stroz

Absolutely I think that's an excellent idea even if we just forge some kind of relationship I see that my rather old thread is gaining some traction now but I love the idea. I've been doing residential rental properties for what seems like centuries, getting a little bit burned out and I'm ready to try something new.

Post: Jacksonville Florida roof,ac,tree, and electrical recommendations

Mark FriesPosted
  • Contractor
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Posts 1,372
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@Steven Sprague

I can help with the roof and AC. Will send a message