All Forum Posts by: John Mary

Quote from @Jonathan Bombaci:

Most conventional loans will require appliances to be there and it will certainly show better with appliances installed when trying to sell. If this was a rental I wouldn’t install a dishwasher/garbage disposal, but if you’re looking to sell or if you’re doing a flip, then most buyers want a dishwasher/garbage disposal so they’re worth installing. From my experience, in my market (Greater Boston) a microwave over the stove isn’t necessary but it’s certainly a nice to have. 

Best,

Jon

Understand. thanks for your advise. I am ok with getting used appliances, but the problem is how to I transport those heavy big item. May be I need to hire a mover, this is something very difficult to move around without experience.

Hello all, I am working on replacing all kitchen cabinets for selling my rental property in CA. Want to know should I purchase range, refrigerator, microware range over type, and dishwasher for buyer or just leave the spaces empty? Do most buyers like to buy their own? 

Please check attachment, if I should leave a space for dishwasher, the only proper space is on the right of the sink. Since this is a small kitchen, it is good to sacrifice the drawer for the dishwasher space? 

Thank you for your advice.

Quote from @Nathan Gesner:

Quote from @John Mary:

Thank you all the replies, actually the tenant moved out already. The reason asking if I can do the repair myself is to save the cost, minimize my damage. Understand I can go after the tenant for the remainder but I guess tenant always late payment of rent is not able to afford it. I believe the court is going to protect their living expense then the rest will be the monthly payment send to me. No hope the payment can be over $50 per month. 

My question is do you still go after the tenant for all the repairs done by vendor even though knowing that there is a high chance of tenant provides only low monthly payment, or better just DIY to minimize any damage cost.

You can still do the work yourself to ensure the deposit covers most of the costs. I was just warning you that the court won't pay you for your labor. It sounds like you won't be charging labor and there is a 99% chance this will never end up in court, so don't worry about it.

 Thanks for your advise, I believe so. this mostly won't go to the court unless I go after the tenant for the repair material and the outstanding rent.

Thank you all the replies, actually the tenant moved out already. The reason asking if I can do the repair myself is to save the cost, minimize my damage. Understand I can go after the tenant for the remainder but I guess tenant always late payment of rent is not able to afford it. I believe the court is going to protect their living expense then the rest will be the monthly payment send to me. No hope the payment can be over $50 per month. 

My question is do you still go after the tenant for all the repairs done by vendor even though knowing that there is a high chance of tenant provides only low monthly payment, or better just DIY to minimize any damage cost.

Tenant is always late in paying rent and did not even pay last month's rent. There is no high hope that they will pay for the repair cost after the property is vacant. Hence, I want to do the repair myself to minimize any damage cost.

Can I use home depot's receipt (material) as claimed to deduct on the security deposit disposition? If yes, how can I add on labor cost provided by me.

In fact, the unpaid cleaning fee and unpaid rent payment last month already contra off the security deposit.