All Forum Posts by: Carlton B.

I totally agree with @Konstantin Ginzburg the only thing I would add is speak with the tenant. Most people/ tenants want to pay there rent. If the person just started renting they must have passed your background inquiries. So something must have changed.

I have been on both ends so I have some sympathy for the renter. I also have had to clean up behind smokers. Anyway in your case its to late the damage is done I would go with your 1st option raise there rent and add enough security to cover the damage and have them sign a new lease. Sometimes the rules don't cover all human behavior smoking is a horrible addiction, and shelter is a necessity.

I have done a couple fire damaged properties. If there is no structural like roofs and joist. The biggest issues is not the fire damage but its the smoke. You will have e to clean every inch of the house. You will also have to replace all the electrical outlets, fixtures ETC.. Smoke is a conductor. The other tough thing is painting. The only thing that actually worked for us was the old oil based Killz. If the numbers line up i would do it. 

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We are 75% done with a remodel, and as usual I  did not budget enough for curb appeal. My question what gives you the biggest bang for the buck and let's say you have 500 bucks to get your bang. Thanks for any help!

Scuff with sandpaper to get mechanical bond. Clean with TSP, and use a bonding primer then paint.

Its hard to follow @Andy Sabisch he gives great advise but to answer your 1st question. Start with the foundation and basic layout. If there's a basement look for shifting or bowing walls and cracking walls. If the layout allows for creating more liveable space that is a big plus. Things like dormers or converting basements and garages. Then move on to the roof, mechanicals, plumbing, electrical. That's the big stuff and I would video the walk thru commenting on each thing as you go for later. 

question #2 you can try Facebook groups and Craigslist but thats like a box of chocolates you never know what you will get. Your best option is like Andy said hookup with some local investors maybe even take on a partner so they have a vested interest. 

I agree with @Andy Sabisch its almost impossible to get a house in that condition to look the way you want. I have tried and got called out during inspection and basically scraped and painted twice and it still was not right. 

Very well written and I have made all of these mistakes to some degree. The only thing I would add is expect the unexpected. At some point something will come up that will throw a wrench in your plans be ready to adjust and move forward. 

First I would ask him to leave letting him know my intent to make his actions public. If he did not leave I would call the police and let him know I'm calling the police even if its not illegal still have it on record. Next i would let everyone he knows understand he is a pervert. Basically try to embarrass him to the point he wants to leave.