All Forum Posts by: Susan K.

I have a fireplace that has a very dirty and stained black metal surround.  This is the part that has vents and the glass doors are attached to it.  Basically the face of the insert.  We surrounded this with new stone work, but the black metal looks bad.  Not sure if we should attempt to paint it with black metal paint or clean it. 

Any suggestions on cleaning products or paint brands that you may have used for a similar situation?  I don't want to use anything that might make it look even worse.  Also, is there any where to find a deal on new glass doors?  Prices seem through the roof for these things especially if you have a smaller less common size.

Tell them 60 is the new 40 and to get going!

Your Realtor friend and/or his broker can call the Florida Association of Realtors free legal hotline for advice on this situation.  

 Thanks for the info Diana.

Things seem to be opening up a little more now than a year ago. I talked to B B & T and Seacoast Bank for builder/owner loans. Have not gone through the approval process yet because I'm still looking for a deal on land in South Florida. These lenders do not seem to have a requirement that you OO the property for so many months after construction. As far as a lender letting me build and flip specs, I have not found the perfect situation yet.

Wow, what are you doing to maintain your energy during working all those hours?  I would like to know.  Thanks.

To get MLS you need to activate it under a broker, join a board and pay the fees. You can find a brokerage that is "investor friendly" meaning they are not concerned if you are just looking for your own deals and not working as a traditional realtor. Usually brokerages that charge you a flat fee or transaction fee for any transactions you have (in my opinion) tend to be a better place for investor agents. You can probably find one like this in your area, as these types of agencies seem more prevalent than in the past.

I vote for large single.