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Old 03-31-2015, 05:54 PM
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Three rules of real estate

While on a trip I found this fixer-upper. It's going to take some money to make it livable.
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Worth the investment because the view from the front porch is spectacular.
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Wow! Spectacular...
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Not even one real estate rule proffered.

And what is that? Your driveway?
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Originally Posted by xeris
While on a trip I found this fixer-upper. It's going to take some money to make it livable.
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Worth the investment because the view from the front porch is spectacular.
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Old 03-31-2015, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by VTR1000F
Not even one real estate rule proffered.

And what is that? Your driveway?
It was assumed that because the structure is in such a sad state of repair, the only virtue it has is location, location, location.
Driveway? Yes and the last 1000ft is a bit steep.
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Some of us need it spelled out.
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See if you can get the previous owner to at least replace the carpets.
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Originally Posted by CrankenFine
See if you can get the previous owner to at least replace the carpets.
Yes, like "Sko" says, the roof will get you by for a few centuries, but talk them into new flooring and electrical service.
Now, (all real guys look for this first) what is the garage like?
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I thought we were looking at the garage.
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Wonder how much thinset would be needed to tile that garage floor?

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Unlike most older restoration projects, at least asbestos abatement will not be an issue with this property.
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For those with a bit deeper pockets and the need for more square footage, there is this nice two story dwelling on a quite cul-de-sac with mature landscaping.
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For someone that wants to make a statement about their position in life there is this one in the higher end of the subdivision.
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While the basic structures are rock solid and won't require any hazardous material removal, I make no bones about the fact that there is some other removal to be done.
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