All Forum Posts by: Garrett Hogan

1st choice would be National Lumber, JB Sash in Chelsea for higher end, and Home Depot if you want something cheap. 

I would recommend checking out Jeld Wen v2500 builders series windows. Solid mid range but relatively inexpensive windows. I get them for about $200-260/window.

IMHO, stay away from American Craftsmen. They are cheap, cheap and you definitely get what you pay for. 

What is everyones opinion on using neutral beige paint colors in a home vs. using a neutral grey tone. It seems to me like grey is the new beige and the current style trends are moving away from beige and opting for a blue/grey tone instead. 

I've been using a lot of SW Light French Grey and SW Agreeable Grey in my properties lately and buyers seem to really like it. I'm doing a single family flip right now and trying to decide if I should stick to a grey palette or use the more traditional beige.

Thanks for your input!

Ricky Beliveau this looks like a great project! Is this on Chelsea street? I just finished a 2 unit gut condo conversion on Cottage Street myself. East Boston market is great these days! We should connect sometime

Thanks for the input Paul! 

I have 2-3 years experience project managing my own rehabs, so I wouldnt exactly consider myself a newbie at this point. I have successfully completed about 10 rehabs. Although i have created a number of systems and tools to help with the rehabs, I'm looking to learn about what others have done in order to expedite the process and handle more volume. 

Im looking for those "golden nuggets" and tips that I may have otherwise not thought about.

Thanks

Fellow BP members,

I am looking to increase the number of rehabs my team can complete next year in 2016. We have a goal to complete 10-15 rehabs. The goal is to do 2-3 more complex gut rehabs and the rest cosmetic/surface type rehabs. This means 3-5 simultaneous projects which becomes difficult. 

What books do you recommend for increasing efficiency and productivity when it comes to managing rehab projects? I want to learn how to be the most effective and efficient project manager possible so that we can accomplish this in the least stressful way. 

What other books or tools do you recommend I check out?

FYI - I am in the middle of reading J Scotts' Estimating Rehab costs, which is great so far. 

@Laura Williams

 do you mean one of these type of machines?

http://www.amazon.com/A2Z-Ozone-A7K-Air-Generator/dp/B00K7120B4/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1434682806&sr=8-22&keywords=ozone+machine&pebp=1434682834860&perid=0P7QRGG131TK1X4D7Y4F

Yea I'm thinking we will have to tear up the old hardwoods, treat the subfloor and lay down new hardwoods. Was hoping for an easier solution.

We plan on selling the property for $600-$650/sf so any solution that doesn't completely eradicate the smell will not be sufficient.

Its a shame though the current hardwoods have great character and are in good shape aside from the smell.

Rochelle, 

Heat is a necessity and AC is a convenience. If it was the middle of winter and temps were below freezing, it would constitute a "Loss of use" and he would have some sort of claim. In this case you could be liable for putting them up in a hotel, however, a typical renter's insurance policy should cover this. 

Do you have any vacant units that you could offer him temporarily?

This whole hotel thing sounds pretty ridiculous, its not like the place is flooded. 

How long has it been since his AC stopped working? It should be in the lease that you have a "reasonable" amount of time to inspect and perform repairs. 

You have nothing to worry about here. This is a civil matter not a criminal matter. Police probably wont even respond.

Does the lease say you will provide working A/C's? Does it say anything about timeline for repairs?

Can you put a window AC in temporarily while the part comes? This is a cheap temporary solution so the tenant doesnt drive you crazy in the meantime.

I will be closing on a property next week that was previously a rental for the past 8 years. The apartment smells horrible due to the tenant allowing her pets to urinate all over the place. Their was carpeting on top of the hardwood floors that has been ripped out, but the smell has not gone away. 

The floors themselves are in pretty good condition with the exception of a few spots which we planned to removae and patch. I would love to just be able to sand, stain and refinish the hardwood floors, but Im concerned that the smell won't go away. 

Ive looked into enzyme cleaners, and other chemicals, but havent found anything suitable for floors. 

Does anyone have any experience dealing with this sort of issue? What was the solution.