Jeff S.
Second water meter in a duplex
9 September 2024 | 12 replies
You would probably have a much bigger benefit from low-flow water fixtures.
Nathan Gesner
What Do You Think About "Good Cause" Evictions?
10 September 2024 | 43 replies
Normal late fees for late rent needto be revised to $50 or $60 late fee cap.Eliminatethe winter eviction ban.Eliminatethe school year eviction ban.Eliminatethe crazy First In Time policy of having to accept the firsttenantwho qualifies – very unusual and not seen anywhere otherthan Seattle.Eliminatethe "roommate" ordinance that basically allows tenant tomove in ANYBODY by having a cup of coffee with them and calling ita "date" then moving them in as "family" withno recourse for the housing provider.
Chris Gawlik
Whats it like to invest in C or D class properties?
8 September 2024 | 101 replies
Improvements might be a new light fixture, a ceiling fan, and or nicer blinds.
John Williams
STR Regret Stories...
5 September 2024 | 35 replies
Vacation rentals will go up soon as we know the World Cup is coming!!
Mei Zhu
affordable tricks for renovation
1 September 2024 | 8 replies
For illustration purposes the cheaper Delta fixtures most investors purchase at Home Depot or Lowes aren't sold at plumbing supply stores because Delta licenses these less expensive options exclusively to the big box stores (same is true for other manufacturers as well).
Mike Wiesenhart
When do you get physically look at a property?
3 September 2024 | 15 replies
And you can make it a fun day - you can have breakfast at iHop and have a big omelet, take a cup of coffee with you from 7-11 for the walkthrough.
Rachel Fleming
North Seattle Househack
2 September 2024 | 1 reply
We renovated the upstairs with included: new kitchen countertops and backsplash, adding a half bath and laundry room to the main floor, refinishing the hardwood floors, painting everything, refreshing the main and master bathrooms (paint, new fixtures, regrouting tub/shower surrounds).
Account Closed
DEAR NOAH: Is it a terrible idea to buy a condo/townhome as a primary?
2 September 2024 | 9 replies
Being a military member I LOVED the idea that the expenses I specifically had to program money were limited to the paint / fixtures inward.
Elizabeth Nolan
ROI Questions for Single Fam Flip
30 August 2024 | 8 replies
-Sauna-Hot Tub-Patio/courtyard (large cement tiles on crushed bluestone with lighting, natural gas line to bbq)-Secondary patio off primary suite-Losing sq feet in the primary bedroom to enlarge the bathroom-High grade cabinets-Appliances with cabinet fronts-High end appliances (Viking/Miele instead of GE Cafe)-Outdoor shower (teak box walls with a dry well beneath the footprint)-Wiring for Cat6 to every room-Wiring for surround speakers (or including the speakers that are built into the walls)-Sonos whole-home audio system-Hardwired cameras (with on-site storage) to the exterior of the house-Smart features: thermostats are a given, but how about light fixtures, switches, aromatherapy, fans ... anything else?
Maria Cox
Tips on cutting costs?
28 August 2024 | 10 replies
For example, they get "x" amount of $ for every door knob they switch, "x" amount to change a light fixture, to lay LVP flooring (per sq ft), to hang a door, etc.