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Old 09-16-2008, 08:48 PM   #1
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I Hate To Ask This But....


does anyone have an idea on the cost to build apartments?

i had a call yesterday from someone that i built some houses for years ago

now he wants to do apartments.

i know what houses can be built for in my area, albuquerque nm, but i

have never built apartments.

he wants to do 33 units

nothing fancy just basic apartments 8' ceilings, formica countertops, box

cabinets really nothing fancy

i could work up a ballpark number for him but he wants to meet in 2 days

and of course my week is booked

thanks for the advice

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Old 09-16-2008, 08:51 PM   #2
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does anyone have an idea on the cost to build apartments?

i had a call yesterday from someone that i built some houses for years ago

now he wants to do apartments.

i know what houses can be built for in my area, albuquerque nm, but i

have never built apartments.

he wants to do 33 units

nothing fancy just basic apartments 8' ceilings, formica countertops, box

cabinets really nothing fancy

i could work up a ballpark number for him but he wants to meet in 2 days

and of course my week is booked

thanks for the advice
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First we must know what size the crown molding will be and if the kitchen hood vents exterior or does it simply recycle the air because my wife hates this. Rope lighting?
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:55 PM   #4
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Oh, while I do that,
could you get me a price for
an 85 sq ft bath,gut and re-do,
and an 800 sqft Azek deck re-skin
in Indianapolis?
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Gee, I forgot.
The re-skin is framed 24oc...
will now need to be 12oc.
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does anyone have an idea on the cost to build apartments?

i had a call yesterday from someone that i built some houses for years ago

now he wants to do apartments.

i know what houses can be built for in my area, albuquerque nm, but i

have never built apartments.

he wants to do 33 units

nothing fancy just basic apartments 8' ceilings, formica countertops, box

cabinets really nothing fancy

i could work up a ballpark number for him but he wants to meet in 2 days

and of course my week is booked

thanks for the advice
whats your zipcode
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whats your zipcode
And your Social Security number, and your ATM card PIN number.
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sorry about that

i should have known better



ok how about this

how do i turn this sign 180 degrees so that it points at my head?
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sorry about that

i should have known better



ok how about this

how do i turn this sign 180 degrees so that it points at my head?

lollollol
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No offense, but the translation is,
I don't even know what a Slurpee
costs in Albeqwirky these days.
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No offense, but the translation is,
I don't even know what a Slurpee
costs in Albeqwirky these days.
none taken

i just thought that someone would have heard some gossip

oh and you spelled albeqwirky correct but you misspelled slurppy
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none taken

i just thought that someone would have heard some gossip

oh and you spelled albeqwirky correct but you misspelled slurppy
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Every thing I know
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the correct price hinges on what color the apartments will be painted...
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Old 09-16-2008, 10:46 PM   #15
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what ever happened to LOONEY TUNES

those are the best cartoons ever but i never see them on tv any more
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what ever happened to LOONEY TUNES

those are the best cartoons ever but i never see them on tv any more

Considered too violent...must take off the air
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Considered too violent...must take off the air
no way!!


who decided that Ashcroft or some other idiot

why don't they take of dancing with the stars while they are at it for being

STUPID
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sorry about that

i should have known better



ok how about this

how do i turn this sign 180 degrees so that it points at my head?

How's this
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That's only 85 degrees.
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What kind of apartment building is this? Your post is so vague no one could give you a price. Send me the plans and this guys number and Ill get right back to ya
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