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Episode 12 - Project #6 - Moldy Basements

Deal Details

  • Address: 4770 Elfreth Johnson Drive, Birmingham AL 35215
  • Type: Flip
  • Year Built: 1974
  • SF: 1,080
  • Mix: 3/2 (Converted to 4/2)
  • Year: 2019
  • Timeline: 5 months
  • Project Cost: $50,000
    • Purchase Price: $58,047
    • Rehab: $1,438
  • Sales Price: $80,000
  • Profit: $20,515
  • Before Photos
  • After Photos
  • Video Tour

 

Beware of Basements

  • Before buying a house with a basement, do the following: 
    • Get it moisture-tested
    • Talk to local contractors about common issues with basements and have an idea of common repair costs

 

Don’t Partner with Contractors

  • Usually doesn’t work
  • Keep the relationship simple (trust me)

 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Be careful of buying houses with basements
  2. Don’t partner with contractors

 

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