All Forum Posts by: Andrew Perillo

@Gail K.

Yea I’ve noticed a shortage of this type of flooring as well. Because of this, I decided to use click lock. I would love to find an affordable grip strip to use on my next project though. If you find anything outside of Home Depot that has these please let me know!

@Aaron F.

Thanks for the input Aaron. I decided to go with click lock and I am extremely happy with it. We will see how it holds up!

Hey BP!

I am trying to decide between Click lock vinyl or Grip strip vinyl for my rental. I am leaning towards grip strip vinyl this time around, but I have no experience with how this type of vinyl plank holds up. My reason for leaning towards the grip strip type is because I think it would be easier to replace a single plank if one gets damaged. I know with click lock you have to cut out the plank and essentially glue another in (which can get hairy if the floor isn’t perfectly level).

So, I’m here looking for my fellow investors to share some knowledge on their experience with both these types of vinyl flooring. Anything helps!

Thank you all in advance!

Thank you all very much for the input and guidance! After looking around in the area, it appears not many rentals come with w/d. I’m going to take option 1 and leave them to secure my target rent rate and provide a value over other rentals in the area.

Thanks again everyone. I greatly appreciate it!

Hey all,

I just purchased another property and the seller left a perfectly good washer and dryer. I am torn between whether or not I should leave for tenants or sell them. Here is my thoughts on both:

1.) Leave for tenants

- If I leave for tenants I would note it in the lease that these are the tenants responsibility and once broken I will not be responsible for fixing and/or replacing. In terms of increased ability to rent or charge more for rent; I do not believe this will be an issue with this property. I know I will be getting a comfortable rent and this property will be rehabbed, making it rent quickly. I do not think a washer and dryer will make or break this.

2.) Sell washer and dryer

- This is what I am leaning towards. Reason being, is that it is one less thing for me to deal with. If they break and will not be repaired, I will have to haul them out and find a way to dispose of them. It just seems like a headache for someone who has multiple properties on top of a full time job.

What has everyone else experienced? Any input or direction to help me make my decision is always greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

@Jairo Ortega Thank you! I have a background in electrical/systems engineering.

Thank you George!

Hello BiggerPockets Community!

My name is Andrew and I am an engineer who has just relocated to the Chicagoland area. I am an aspiring real estate investor looking to expand knowledge and network with like-minded individuals with similar goals and accomplishments. Real estate investing has always been very appealing to me and I am extremely intrigued by the culture that surrounds this industry. After years of paralysis by analysis I am finally ready to dive into my first property!

I am primarily interested in generating passive income with single family and multi-unit homes. I have goals of contributing my engineering/project management background to creatively house hack and streamline growth potential. I am initially going to invest while using my full time job as leverage to generate a second stream of income to achieve my financial goals.

I love to network and identify how my skills & strengths can help others. I am excited to be apart of this community and I am looking forward to expanding my real estate investing knowledge with all of you. Please feel free to reach out to me. Let's grow our BiggerPockets network together! How can I help??

Hello BiggerPockets Community!

My name is Andrew and I am a more recent college graduate and I have just accepted a full time position near Fort Worth, Texas. I have always been extremely intrigued and interested in real estate investing! I am excited to be apart of this community and I am looking forward to building my real estate investing knowledge and network.