All Forum Posts by: Michael S.

Originally posted by Michael S.:

try 16" tile job will go quicker and use less grout

Do you think 16" tiles look good in small areas like bathrooms?

And when you say use less grout, do you mean go with something like 1/8" gaps rather than 1/4" gaps or something else? Does this save on time or just materials?

Michael S, what do you mean tenant disappeared? Were they locked up for violating probation? lol Are you saying they abandoned your property?

How does that always happen? Whenever stuff breaks it ALWAYS seems to happen all at once! It is almost like the tenants all get together and script the thing out….or the properties do the same!

Frankly, I can't imagine paying to list a rental on the MLS. A sign in the yard and an ad on craigslist is usually all it takes to generate numerous calls. Again, though, perhaps its different in your area.

This may be the biggest problem. When I first bought the building she was my first tenant. I never had her sign a lease, so she is month - month. Will this be a problem?

You may have tried the PM companies, but any Realtor can assist you, that will be up to them and the broker and if you can strike a deal.

Most of the guys do have their own tools Mike, it's the big things we supply and keeping track of them.

While we're talking tubs, does anyone have any experience with relining a tub? Instead of re-glazing, which is basically a high-tech paint job, and replacing, which involves chopping out the old one and replacing it with a 2-part tub & surround combo (necessary in my homes), a relining is a drop in acrylic shell that's precisely matched to the make and model of the old tub.

It's supposed to cost a lot less than a completely new tub (you're not removing the old one) and more of an upgrade than refinishing. I have a tub in one house that will need something done between the next tenants.