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| dman81 |
 Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject: Construction Courses? |
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Being that I want to be a landlord, I figure now is the time to start and learn basic home construction and repairs. Does anyone know where I can take up a few courses? Junior college perhaps?  |
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| rody084 |
| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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| usually community college may offer trade courses...here in SF city college has a campus dedicated to trade skills |
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| xknicker |
| Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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While you are at it I suggest that you also take courses in Interior Decor and Gardening.
You know that an House also can be a great asset for you Emotionally  |
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| bobis |
| Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Mabe you should see if a hardware stor owner or construction person can help you out, may cost you but if you take notes you dont have to worry about remembering. Community colleges cost alot now Too, so way out your options!!! |
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| t-bag |
| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Your best (easiest) option would be to take the free weekend classes at the hardware store, Home Depot, Lowe's etc. Most landlord related stuff is easily covered there. The college courses usually go into more detail than you will need. If you don't mind doing that then go ahead. But easy stuff like replacing a sink or a lock or patching a wall can easily be learned for free on the weekends. If the A/C breaks chances are you will need to hire someone.
Also a great resource is watching those flip this house type shows. That is the best learning next to actually doing. I can't always watch it because whenever I see someone blowing their budget, which most do, buying top of the line stuff and granite countertops I get so   . It's the same as stocks keep your emotions at home. |
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| pepe |
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| definately second the home depot route. Free classes and usually a lot of friendly clueless people there. You'll probably meet a couple other landlords as well |
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