All Forum Posts by: Daria B.

I posted this in another forum area and want to see if it will get some traction here.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/678...

Looking for information on underlayment for flooring that will go over concrete and wood subfloor. Even asking the folks at the store I get differing answers. Just trying to get a more narrow down "what is acceptable and what can I get".

Thanks!

Hi all,

Help please!

At the home stretch of this rental rehab. Demo has begun and Lowe's will be delivering items next week.

Flooring has been the biggest difficulty to get locked down. Going with a LVP waterproof I looked at tons of options (mm, foam backing, no foam backing, rigid core) with every flooring "expert" that I spoke with having no consistency on what I should use as underlay or if I should use underlay. I was quite surprised, aren't they supposed to know??

Now, finally, decided on Lumber Liquidators 4mm product https://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/Edgewater-O...

The question now is underlay that I got no real answers on when speaking with those working in the flooring section. Seems like they just want to sell me high end when it's not needed after telling them it's a rental and I want something that is not high end but that will still do the job. 

There are two different subfloors being covered: concrete (300 sq ft) and the remainder (>1200 sq ft) is wood never finished that used to be covered with carpet. It's a townhouse with 3 levels and it's a rental, it's a rental, it's a rental. :-)

LL suggested putting this down: https://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/LVT-Underla...

At $45 per 100 sq ft roll this is a very expensive underlay. Part of the write up "Ultra-Fresh: anti-microbial protection which resists mold and mildew" that should be sufficient to cover both subfloor types, but I don't want to spend that much money.

I need some help from those who have used similar or same flooring and what you decided to do for underlay.

What have you done for underlay that would be for a waterproof LVP covering concrete or wood subfloor?

Thank you!

 I assume you have to have to means to pick up the items yourself.

 You have to shop around and then check back with those sources you deem reliable and consistent.

Lowe's currently has a "sale" for Valentines Day I guess, on appliances that I priced at us-applianceDOTcom. (could not post web site remove the DOT)

It’s a 4-pack stainless steel set (fridge, over-range microwave, electric range, dishwasher). 

us-applianceDOTcom has had this same set for at least three months at $1699 (plus tax for my delivery but free shipping). Any other time Lowe’s would be higher but the “sale”  prices are competitive—buying local with quicker turn around for issues. Plus I get 5% off when using my Lowe’s credit card or 10% for military discount.  For my order Lowe’s will still charge tax but no delivery charge.

I called us-appliance to get clarification on their delivery timeframe and if issues occurred what would happen. You will want to know that with any distance purchases. For my location of delivery it was 7-10 days and if issues they would need to pick up first and it not being in my possession in order to send another unit out, another 7-10 days. In all it would take at least a month and maybe a week or so from ordering to receipt and return for issues and then getting replacement.

@Ian Heller

Hi

I sent you some information on the Notes group here in town.

I believe the other group you speak of is still active and has not changed their meet up times. Do check with Robert Haynes though to verify.

There are two meet ups I know of and have been part of for a few years. One of them I am still active whose sole focus is Mortgage Note.

I think there are smaller groups or individuals (2 or 3)  that meet off the grid, meaning their meet ups are likely impromptu and just not publicized. There are a lot of investors in Gainesville and close surrounding area  and outside the groups I have attended, I don’t see too much other activity. 

One deterrent is having to pay - those other groups charge $10 per monthly meeting. 

If it’s purely hands-on investors, like those doing active rehabs or buying to rent, I don’t see them meeting. Or perhaps just don’t hear about it.

I have read through BP and seen the same investors inquiring about a meet up or just saying they would like to meet other local investors. It might also be timing since people are busy in their jobs/daily lives.

 I was following this post for a solution to my MD property. None yet.

Also interested....

 Hi John-

Did you get a chance to get to any of the meetings? Appears there is another meet up group I am not familiar with (above post). Sounds interesting and maybe a new set of fresh faces.

There are two groups that I have been part of: Exit Realty run by Robert Haynes, also a BP member; and Ricky Strain whose focus is Mortgage Notes. 

My focus is Notes currently and have not attended an Exit meeting for some time. You can look up Robert by searching for Exit and if you want Ricky’s number I can send that to you.