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Caleb Chandler Section 179
2 October 2014 | 6 replies
But if you were a car dealer and built a new show room you could get the write off...
Julie Kern Should I hold firm or negotiate this deal?
13 November 2014 | 35 replies
Pressure wash deck, house and wheelchair rampPaint deck, wheelchair ramp and wood floor of screened in front porchReplace screen on screen door (front porch)Replace 2nd screen door (front porch)Replace 2 ceiling fansPossibly paint cabinets (depending on how they look after cleaning)Replace vinyl flooring in guest bath (planning to use vinyl tile)Replace guest bath vanity topPossibly replace vinyl flooring in master bath (vinyl tile)The good news:Furnace, AC unit and hot water heater are all relatively new (~4 years old).Deck is solidBrushed nickel fixtures from the previous rehab are still in great shape.Refrigerator appears to be in working condition, as is over-the-range microwave.  
Tom Reynolds What's that smell?
6 November 2014 | 9 replies
When I got my first car the seller was a smoker.
Donald M. Las Vegas Luxury Buildings
15 November 2014 | 6 replies
You will need a car to go buy just about anything you need which reduces the desirability of living in a high rise in my opinion. 
Sam Leon Reimburse tenant for major inconvenience?
22 September 2023 | 9 replies
I am estimating perhaps I can get everything put back together Monday the best scenerio and Thursday the worst scenerio.Everything else works, bathrooms, washing machines no issues. 
Shane W. What hobbies or activities did you give up when you discovered real estate investing?
1 August 2014 | 21 replies
I hate silence especially in the car so I would always be listening to music.
Vicki Gleitz House Insurance Question
5 September 2014 | 9 replies
Find a neighbor who will park their car in the driveway at night for a few bucks per week to help with vandalism.Regular insurance allows for 60 days vacancy in my experience.
Eric Pocker "Company Policy" items
14 September 2014 | 7 replies
Don't park your car so it blocks the dumpster, other people or general access to the property, keep your dog on your property and under your control. 
Craig Rismiller What does it take to get into the Billboard business...
17 September 2014 | 2 replies
I am trying to think creatively here on how we can generate some income from this to office some of our carrying costs until we find the right buyer...hence the billboard idea.Here is a little about he location:- Back of property has clear visibility from major state route with INDOT listed traffic counts of 12 to 20k cars / day- Property is located on a slight curve, so cars traveling north will get prime exposure (though this may prevent having usable space for southbound traffic)- No billboards in the immediate area with tons of major retails present (i.e. tractor supply, Holiday Inn, Menards, etc.)So in addition to checking the City / State to see if I could obtain a permit, what other advice / insights do you have?
Marshall Holmes My strategy so far and my question.
25 September 2014 | 8 replies
.• Configuration: Two bedroom, three car garage, mud room, etc.• Location: Usually a very specific area.