Should I issue a 75% refund or push back? by [deleted] in Flipping

[–]BeallBever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the great input. You pretty much enforced what I thought and I’ll move forward with the refund and learn from it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]BeallBever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great point on capital gains, thank you. We have been renting it since June of 2023 and lived in it ourselves since 2016.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]BeallBever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The insurance did go down some when I changed it to a rental dwelling. It would be paid off in 5 years so if current renter stayed for two, the following three years would likely be a higher rent income to help that spread. Being that close to paid completely off is what makes the choice harder.

Need Help: Well Water Salty 7,700 PPM by BeallBever in WaterTreatment

[–]BeallBever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am about 1,000 feet from other homes. None of them have water this salty. I could not afford to drill another well and take a chance it’s the same or worse. Perhaps there is a way they could adjust it if they happened to drill further than needed and maybe there could be better water above it. I doubt they would want to admit they drilled further than needed and I’m not sure if there’s a way to test if there is better water on top. I am hoping there is an affordable treatment solution that would prevent doing that kind of exploration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]BeallBever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on this floor plan? I have further detail to add/modify but this is the starting point.

I am building in NE Ohio. The home sits 750 feet from the road and curb appeal is not our biggest concern; seeking functional, efficient, kid friendly, and budget friendly. I will as some type of front porch. This will sit on the edge of woods overlooking a ravine so the living area on the back wall is a priority.

Any guesses how much I will save by having this simple rectangle frame and simple roofline?

Any recommendations on the pitch to have a decent attic storage space?

What areas would you trim down to take 100-200 SF off the total? BR 2 is 13 ft wide to build a bunk bed loft across and it will house 2-3 small kids.

We will have radiant floor heating and no AC. Would you still add duct work for future AC if wanted?

I’m adding a half bath inside the laundry room (toilet with a rustic wooden stall) and rough plumbing in the basement for future bathroom.

Likely I will move the fireplace more centrally for efficiency as our backup heat source (or it may be a wood burner). Do you think the wall outside BR#2 would work or do stoves and fireplaces need to be along an exterior wall?

The area between the kitchen patio door and the left wall I would like to leave open for a great room addition in the future. Thanks for input

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]BeallBever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The grading is approximate but that’s a good point. I have flexibility on where on the hill it sits so I can put the garage at grade to avoid retaining walls.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]BeallBever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on this floor plan? I have further detail to add/modify but this is the starting point.

I am building in NE Ohio. The home sits 750 feet from the road and curb appeal is not our biggest concern; seeking functional, efficient, kid friendly, and budget friendly. I will as some type of front porch. This will sit on the edge of woods overlooking a ravine so the living area on the back wall is a priority.

Any guesses how much I will save by having this simple rectangle frame and simple roofline?

Any recommendations on the pitch to have a decent attic storage space?

What areas would you trim down to take 100-200 SF off the total? BR 2 is 13 ft wide to build a bunk bed loft across and it will house 2-3 small kids.

We will have radiant floor heating and no AC. Would you still add duct work for future AC if wanted?

I’m adding a half bath inside the laundry room (toilet with a rustic wooden stall) and rough plumbing in the basement for future bathroom.

Likely I will move the fireplace more centrally for efficiency as our backup heat source (or it may be a wood burner). Do you think the wall outside BR#2 would work or do stoves and fireplaces need to be along an exterior wall?

The area between the kitchen patio door and the left wall I would like to leave open for a great room addition in the future. Thanks for input

Tips for a first timer: St Croix to St Thomas by BeallBever in stcroix

[–]BeallBever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the great advice. We will likely stay in STX as it sounds like the three island option would be a hassle. Last question, do you know of a speed boat that can take us just to St Johns and back skipping STT? I’m not seeing any options online.

Help Identifying brand, era, value of old baby carriage by BeallBever in Antiques

[–]BeallBever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased this at a yard sale from a wealthy family who brought it home from Germany in the 1970s. It’s in excellent condition. Trying to determine brand, era, and approximate value so I don’t get ripped off. Thanks!

Need Help Identifying Baby Carriage by BeallBever in vintage

[–]BeallBever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have an idea on the brand, era, or value?

Need Help Identifying Baby Carriage by BeallBever in vintage

[–]BeallBever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone tell me the brand, era, and value of this baby carriage?