Stupid Property Repairs #7
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It is amazing how people can use different products to seal up openings or glue items together. Like some of these excellent repairs from a North Minneapolis foreclosure:
First you have the canned expanding foam to plug some holes (no doubt to keep the mice out):
Then you have the masking tape to cover a hole in the ceiling as you go downstairs:
Last but not least, the ever reliable and multiple use Duct Tape is used when you just don’t have any metal screws (to hold in the window):
Are you searching for investment properties on your own and running into similar properties?
Scott Ficek is a Minnesota Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage Plus in Minneapolis and helps new and seasoned investors buy and own Minnesota Investment Property. He owns and manages almost 30 investment property units from single family to multi-family. Find his website at www.minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com or use it to search the Minnesota MLS for Investment Real Estate.
I have seen a number of these sorts of repairs on homes for sale as well. Just crazy what some people will do to save a buck sometimes!