All Forum Posts by: John Weidner
John Weidner has started 16 posts and replied 691 times.
Post: Diary of The Bullet Hole House Flip

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
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May want to reconsider the basic finishes approach. I would chase your $1.1M comp.
Also good reason to get your RE License so you can save on selling commission
Post: HVAC in house without ductwork

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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Should be able to fit all duct work in the attic with a 3/12 pitch. I think that is the best place for it. Will be tight to set unless you pull the ceiling drywall
Post: Removing ugly wall paneling vs. painting over

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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Cover it with 1/2" drywall
Post: Demolition/Framing in sequence same Contractor Austin Texas

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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usually my carpenter pulls the roof off and any internal framing
The demo crew strips everything else.
Post: First Flip Underway

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
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Post: Doors and Trim--Update or Not?

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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replace them but not with 6-Panel (very dated) go with 2 Panel
Post: I PASSED MY IL BROKER EXAM-IM READY!!

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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congrats! Great decision getting your license.
Post: Chicago/Illinois Property Tax Hikes Making Me Jittery About Investing

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
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Too much do realize location
Post: "Bigger" Rehab Projects/Flip Deals Chicago

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 710
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That's my sweet spot. Let's connect.
Post: Are these rehab costs too high?

John WeidnerPosted
- Chicago, IL
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Seems OK. Cheap painters can kill a final product quick. Don't skimp on paint