All Forum Posts by: Kurt F.

 Now that is fun stuff...!  I would like to suggest a new paint scheme:

Look at this kid go.  That is awesome. 

When I was 16, all I did was ride a motorcycle and check out girls.  Not as profitable.  

For a little over a week, I've been listening to Bigger Pockets Podcasts instead of political podcasts / discussions.  I feel less anxious and angry.  For example, I hardly notice the neighbor's yappy dog anymore.  While the neighbor himself still seems pretty annoying, I feel like I'm on the right track. 

Is this normal?    

Actually, Ned, I think you stated the fact of the matter clearly, but I'm not sure anyone else had actually done so yet -- I think your third bullet point gets to the main point, and some posters may not be realizing the implications of a signed seller contract.   I think you are correct about such interference -- which, would seem to describe some of the above suggestions...    

I think you'd have to research what 150k neghborhood comps are selling for.  If for some reason, that number is 20% under ask, then you're all set going through an agent anyway.

It's also a difference in mainstream SFH real estate versus investment property -- in the latter, a an offer of 20% under ask can sound great to a seller. In the former, 20% under ask is something that most sellers would most definitely consider a lowball.

 Given your guesses at what the agent will say, it sounds like you're looking to lowball on a house within a mainstream market.  Do you have reasons to back up what sounds like a deeply discounted offer?  If you do, great.

Miter saw is definitely one of my favorite tools, and a good one is a pleasure to use.  Best if you can try them out, because they are definitely not all the same.  You can prove this to yourself by trying consecutive models at 100, 250, and 500 dollar price points.  

Cheap tools are generally frustrating not only because they wear out faster, but also because they are not as accurate.  

Accuracy is relative in the world of DIY, however...  some folks are fine with junk tools and a big tube of caulk.   

All other concerns aside, inexperienced DIYers should be pretty careful thinking about cutting large chunks of vertical concrete themselves.  You're in the neighborhood of 150#/CF, so, check my math, but the cake that falls out could weigh around 800 pounds.

 The OP mentioned that his preference was getting rid of the popcorn ceiling.   I was responding to this preference, and said that I would accomplish this via other means such as overlay gyp if the popcorn was painted, as the paint layers usually preclude spraying and scraping.

What you're addressing -- cost, not personal preference -- is a different issue.  I obviously can't argue that, cost-wise, replacement or overlay would be a more economical solution.

Basically, I'm not going to attempt to spray and scrape a painted popcorn ceiling, but ya'll are free to partake enthusiastically as the spirit moves you.

What rationale are you looking for?  Unless it has no paint on it, it's typically not worth the time and effort to attempt to remove the popcorn.