All Forum Posts by: John Weidner
John Weidner has started 16 posts and replied 691 times.
Post: Rehabbed house not selllong what to do

- Chicago, IL
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Rehab looks good except for Kitchen Island and exterior roof line. Should have dormed the front roof for curb appeal. The kitchen island glass is terrible I’d swap out the doors
$499K could be a good sweet spot to relist Jan 2.
Staging and pics look good
Post: My First Flip. 8 months and Counting and Hopefully $150k Profit

- Chicago, IL
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I see this sold and was just relisted for same sales price $584,900 2 mos later
(Redfin Alert!)
@Shaun C. What’s the story ?
Looks like someone moved in
Post: What would you do in this awkward landlording situation?

- Chicago, IL
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Sounds like you sold them it had AC and it doesn’t. You need to rectify it. Window units could be an option or adding central AC
Post: City new water service lines

- Chicago, IL
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Lead is not against the code what drives the upgrade is the number of fixtures and the flow. Everything new is 1.5”. Plenty of guys do this work in the city. Shop around the prices vary by 1000’s.
Post: Water Meter in Chicago

- Chicago, IL
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Plumbing Inspectors can show up to check the work as the 3rd party contractors are installing the meter. I’ve personally seen it.
Post: My First Flip. 8 months and Counting and Hopefully $150k Profit

- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
- Votes 200
looks like under contract I got a Redfin alert this am in my email (favorite a home and it will update you on status)
Good luck with inspections and hope you wrap this one up and get it sold
Post: My First Flip. 8 months and Counting and Hopefully $150k Profit

- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
- Votes 200
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Post: My First Flip. 8 months and Counting and Hopefully $150k Profit

- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
- Votes 200
Good luck - your in spring Market price it to sell
Post: Anyone ever seek out plumber on Craigslist

- Chicago, IL
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Probably the worst approach to find a good qualified contractor is a post like this on Craigslist.
No busy decent plumber is cruising Craigslist in this economy.
In addition there are rings of theft crews monitoring and will show up scout the property then clean you out during and after rehab.
Your best bet is to network, find a good GC who has plumbers, even stop at a plumbing supply house see if they have anyone. But ever post on Craigslist
Post: Upgrading residential water service in Chicago

- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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@Mark Shelstad send me a pm with specific neighborhood and I'll see if I can refer someone.