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All Forum Posts by: Paul S.

Paul S. has started 5 posts and replied 26 times.

Post: First-Time Bath Remodel Plan Review

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Post: First-Time Bath Remodel Plan Review

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Tenant moving out end of July and the bath has a good amount of mildew. This is my first rental and first turn so I'm trying to nail down the best strategy for standardizing bath design to prevent mildew, reduce risk of damage, and make cleaning easier.


After a lot of reading the forums, below is what I'm planning to have done.

Main questions for the forums are:
1) am I missing anything?
2) should I change the plan somehow?
3) should I replace the ceiling drywall? If so, with what?? Hardibacker or drywall? Currently has problems with mildew, paint bubbles, etc.
4) Is the estimated cost between 1,500-2,000 with a contractor doing the work?


- remove existing tile
- remove drywall in surround and window area to the ceiling
- replace drywall with hardibacker redgard hardibacker large porcelain tiles (16x16, 12x24) with smallest grout spacing possible
- highest quality caulk that is mildew-resistant
- tile floors, 4" base/behind/beside toilet, in addition to tub surround all the way to ceiling
- angle tiles away from block window
- re-install shower curtain rod 
- replace fan/light with higher-performance model with humidity sensor
- inspect fan ventiliation to confirm vent going through ceiling
- inspect bath, sink, toilet plumbing and waste drainpipes
- add quarter turn water shut-off valve
- replace bath fixtures to single stem handle
- replace bath drain with grid drain

Post: Show me your bathroom tile pictures!

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3
Originally posted by @Crystal Em:

Never tried it myself, but I like the idea of doing tile above a one-piece shower/tub surround in a rental.

It gives you the option of going with a higher end/more expensive tile since you're using less than if you tile the whole surround, and it seems to be a "tenant proof" option since it's less likely to get dirty or damaged.

Some examples: 

I'm a huge fan of the single piece tubs because there is no caulk that gets gross and needs to be replaced or grout that discolors.

How much do you pay for single piece tubs, what brand, where, etc?

Post: Second deal- needs roof

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3
Originally posted by @Adam Fansler:

@Nate Crowley I'll send you a PM I've got  crews available 

Adam, sent you a colleague request. I am in contract and likely need a new roof as well in the Dayton area.

Post: Show me your bathroom tile pictures!

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Any pictures of "tenant-proof" bathrooms?

Post: Do you use Ben/Serge's $250/mo Capex Estimate?

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

I agree each property will have components of different age, but doesn't their estimate assume the best case of brand new components with a full remaining life? I.e. 250 is a best case scenario per month of capex that should be accrued?

Post: Do you use Ben/Serge's $250/mo Capex Estimate?

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

First time investor trying to figure things out; heart says no, but my head says I should...

Wish we had a polling option on the forum...

Post: Automate Section 8 Rent Collection

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Thanks, Patti! Love the concept but not the $150 start-up fee : (

Post: Any reliable Handyman, contractors in Cleveland area?

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Angie's List is free now so you can take a look at that.

Post: Rookie looking for advice on first steps

Paul S.Posted
  • Suburbs, OH
  • Posts 26
  • Votes 3

Listen to every BP podcast.

Save as much money as you can.

Start plugging in numbers of properties around you into this file to get an idea for what provides cash flow and what doesn't.