Marc Shin
lower cost alternatives to Quartz / Granite countertops in an STR
5 November 2024 | 22 replies
And apparently doesn't etch or stain as easily and is heat resistant.
Ivan Smith
Eviction advice needed in Phoenix, AZ
7 November 2024 | 15 replies
Food in fridge is from April this year and it basically looks like someone was half way through moving out and then something happened and so a bunch of stuff is still in house. specifically one room filled with about 10 burner phones, 3 tvs, personal clothes, mail, kids personal items and bunch of random stuff new with tags, etc etc. he also had pets which was against lease term. one of the rooms was used as a pet room completely destroying carpet and staining walls with urine etc.
David Felt
Water Damage - Washer and discharge hose
1 November 2024 | 3 replies
There was water in the utility room, went through wall to the next bedroom and left water stains where I may need to replace the floor.
David Matthew
Thoughts on my 1031 re-invest strategy?
2 November 2024 | 19 replies
I’ll add some details to the mountain houses which will shed some light.The houses are aging and I’m doing a lot of wood, siding and deck component repairs plus they need staining quite often.
James Rowe
Startup costs for STR cabin in Gatlinburg
29 October 2024 | 19 replies
First one was most expensive, needed new air compressor, new stain, and all new furniture, ~$15k (1BR + loft).
Mark Kelley
How to warn future landlords / LPs about a tenant / GP
1 November 2024 | 18 replies
Some of the damages include ~$7,800 of missing property, kitchen cabinet doors ripped off, a mangled chandelier, a damaged refrigerator, divots from a claw hammer in the granite, and urine and feces stains on rugs, furniture, and hardwoods from an unauthorized puppy.
Will Gaston
Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
21 November 2024 | 305 replies
thank you for an amazing threadI had a couple college rentals which I collected the years rent upfront with double security deposit and signers on the lease were parents and had to have excellent credit and plenty of income I made almost as much money in damage fees as I did on rent Or unusual to receive 5 figure checks from parents for wine stained carpet.
Sol Bergren
vinyl plank flooring is separating
2 November 2024 | 64 replies
@Matthew Irish-Jones I didn't redo the subfloor, there was a stained plywood floor in the unit that I put the planks over.
Jerry N.
Any recommendations for smoking detectors?
21 October 2024 | 6 replies
If they don't clean up their act or move out on their own, then I would be pushing hard for them to terminate and get out before I have to kick them out.Take photos Take photos of any evidence of smoking, such as cigarette butts, ashtrays, stains, or burn marks.
Haley Elisabeth
Need Advice: Design Decisions for Our Columbia, TN Flip
22 October 2024 | 5 replies
Just an update: Someone said they should use an off-color white, not straight white, to hide the stains.