@Lewin Staine@Jacob Scarpaci Hey Guys, If you are both in LA and have not gone to any meet ups that's what I would do to network, learn, ask questions and grow in the investor community.

I am trying to replace the old carpet with an affordable newer carpet that does not show stains and durable.Home depot/Lowes are better options to buy carpet or any local stores or wholesalers?

It is important to set the condition at the start of each lease, with date-stamped photos, in case there is any doubt or dispute.Also, professional cleaners will be able to tell you if they see animal urine (black light) or recommended stain treatments/etc. and it was declined.

@Greg Scott Have you ever used stained concrete?

I am going to be putting in new floors in the living room and dining room of my condo, and the cost to install hardwood isn't greatly different from having someone professional stain the cement.I know the stained cement would be more durable and less maintenance, but I would like to know other pros and cons of both options.

Ease of cleaning, rebuffing trapped allergens, smells, stains, etc. also speaks to the practical aspects for busy residents.

Not stains, uncleaned piles.

Trash everywhere, food stains throughout, toilet bowl almost black, and shower looking like something out of a horror film.

I essentially sanded and stained those (I haven't had the opportunity to apply poly).

I'm looking for recommendations for contractors to help me renovate/make ready a 4 unit apartment building built in 1919.Specifically I need an electrician that is experienced in rewiring old buildings like this one, a good/honest plumber that can help update some piping, figure out where certain shutoffs are, possibly install manifolds to allow water shutoff to each floor individually, etc.I also need recommendations for great hardwood flooring specialists, I need to do a lot of sand/stain/poly refinishing.