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Diran Deukmajian Raise Rent or Not to Raise Rent
3 August 2025 | 16 replies
You can still price slightly below market since current renter will have to pay market if they move out (and incur moving costs and hassle factor). i get that you got burned by a bad tenant, but don't over-index on that experience and put yourself in another bad situation. 
Johnathan Trimble Why you should invest in Kansas City
27 July 2025 | 4 replies
Over the past few years, major employers such as Cerner (health IT), Bats Global Markets (finance), and Ascend Learning (edtech) have established or expanded operations in KC, New developments like the AI factory in the old Kansas City Star building signal growth in tech and startup sectors.
Marcus Auerbach What does a weakening US Dollar mean for investors?
28 July 2025 | 5 replies
I have been involved in building a new factory here in Menomonee Falls for a new product line.
Jack Davis Note Investment Underwriting - What Makes Quality Notes Attractive?
22 July 2025 | 2 replies
Biggest factor is if the borrower occupies the property then make sure the originator underwrite the borrower and they have the ability to repay. 
Lauren L. Bonus Depreciation Eligibility for New Construction
24 July 2025 | 3 replies
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the key factor is when the property is placed in service, not when the land was purchased or the construction contract was signed.Here’s why:1.
Xavier Robinson Where to go after I graduate
18 July 2025 | 7 replies
Amgen, Fuji, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Kyowa Kirin either are building or have just built new factories.
Molly Hane Mistake or Opportunity?!
16 July 2025 | 5 replies
House Duplex: 1900sq 3bd, 3ba house800 sqft 1bd, 1ba aptYr built: 1960Tried to sell for $225k since Apr - Potential to force value though renovations- no upgrades made since 1960- all required make-ready repairs are mx… not value-add- plan is to buy-and-hold, these repairs would be needed eventually… might as well get them done now Financials Sale price: $199kInterest: 8%Down Payment: ~$40k (20%)Closing costs: $12kMake-ready repairs: ~$10kCash flow: $200/month - still cash flows at 8% interest- Cash reserves available for unexpected breaks; paying mortgage myself- Must receive combined $2700/month to break even Seller contributions $2k towards closing$10k towards repairsHVAC routine mx$1k Flood insurance renewal $250 termite inspection$125 foundation warranty transfer fee - Extremely motivated old lady… but she’s basically at the end of her rope… nothing left to give- So many repairs and basic maintenance needed, even at this price w/ seller concessions… might not be a good deal Location Donaldsonville, LA~1000 personnel; 500 are contract/temp at any one time~600 employees at Shell in Geismer (~30 min away)1hr from New Orleans45 min from Baton RougeMarch 2025 – final confirmation of Hyundai steel factory- $5.8B investment; first north American electric arc furnace (EAF) – groundbreaking Q3 2026 - Potential for property values to increase soon- New/more people expected to enter area- Small town – not much new construction & limited inventory: potential high demand for rentals- Hard to trust anything in current economic conditions… something could go wrong/be cancelled between now and Q3 2026 General mx General Handyman tasks = $2kDoor trim/adjustmentReplace rooftop vents with thimblesFix ceiling fan (counterweight)Add smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsAdd gutters = $2kTrim 2x large trees overhanging roof = $2k - Seller unwilling to perform any of these- My $10-20k is going towards repairs instead of renovations/upgrades- “don’t know what we don’t know” – will likely find more things as maintenance is performed Plumbing Inspection revealed cracks in original cast iron and terracotta pipes: $22k to reline all; $8k for cast iron only (from only 1 bid) - Not an emergency *yet*; can defer though not a good idea - people think the $22k quote is way too high (2 realtors, 1 contractor) Electrical Replace cloth and rubber-covered wiring = $11k - Seller contribution of $10k towards repairs mostly covers this- MUST be replaced- $11k only covers cost of rewiring – not drywall or panel replacement should they have to cut through walls HVAC (additional HVAC mx, if needed = $1.5k)Add attic insulation = $2k - Seller performing basic mx- Both units are old and neither uses EPA-approved refrigerants allowed today. - One is a 2-ton and the other a 4-ton – likely looking at $16k to replace both if they break- Attic needs an additional ~7in of insulation added; without it the HVACs are working harder than necessary – shortening lifespan but insulation will cost $2-8k Foundation Foundation inspection (same people that inserted foundation pillars for $8k suggested adding 8 more pillars for $15k) - Basically every home in Louisiana has foundation issues… it’s a swamp- General inspection report doesn’t think it looks bad- Mx can be deferred- Current foundation warranty exists for life of structure- Costly to add additional piling support to remainder of house
Ani Chat PGE requiring separate metering but CA ADU requirements says otherwise
9 July 2025 | 11 replies
I prefer not to have multi metered main panel, for a variety of reasons (with the cost being the bigget factor), I should not be forced to have one for the attached ADU I am planning.Would like to know if I have any recourse to this separate meter-panel requirement from PGE.Thanks,An@Ani Chat from my reading this exception to separate meters it is only for attached units that are either entirely within an existing building footprint or don’t extend beyond the dimensions listed in the state legislation.  
Michael Baum Mike's Deal of the Day - July 8th 2025 Amazon Prime Day Part 2!
8 July 2025 | 0 replies
.$20.95 - Java Factory Coffee Pods Compatible with K Cup Brewers Including 2.0, Assorted Variety Pack, 80 Count - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHMPF5EThese also go fast.
Neil Narayan Nvidia nearing announcement of big lease near The Domain
8 July 2025 | 1 reply
It's also in a hotbed of tech talent employed by other giants, such as Amazon and IBM.Nvidia and Dell have forged a strong partnership as the latter's infrastructure solutions group is using the former's AI optimized servers, and have committed to building an AI factory together.