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Heather W. Greetings from a new buy-and-hold investor in Atlanta!
10 February 2015 | 23 replies
Here's what I gleaned as a summary of hardening tips for reducing turnover/maintenance costs:panasonic bath fans with timers in bathrooms4 coats of poly on wood floorsdouble door stopstile floors, showers vs surroundssingle lever shower valve vs. doublereplace toilets with steel parts/mechanicals whenever it starts to runKwikset smart keys (some debate over efficacy)door stoppers on all hingesremove pop-up drains and replace with commercial drains2' drain lines from sinks with an accessible clean outbuy a key cutter - maker for $50 on craigslistGranite tile counters - need a diamond polisher and tile sawUsed Fixed vs. friction shower rodsKeyed deadbolt and passage knob on outside doors to prevent accidental lockout5/8' fire core drywall - can't put a fist thru it and its fire-resistant1/4" board to back up towel rodspolyurethane cabinets under sink to pre seal and drain water to the floor2x4 base under cabinets to prevent particle board cabinets from failing where they meet the floorVinyl scrap under sink and up the back wallBest of luck!
Edit B. Flip design decision on flooring (Sacramento Area)
26 July 2018 | 2 replies
The kitchen did not have hardwood(had some wood particle board).
Account Closed Keep toilet lids up or down during showings?
1 June 2023 | 32 replies
"Polluted water vapor erupts out of the flushing toilet bowl and it can take several hours for these particles to finally settle -- not to mention where," he says.
Justin Eaton Home Inspector vs. Flipper BEEF! (with pics!)
16 July 2018 | 14 replies
However, if the wall sheathing of the home consists of pressed particle board (not referring to OSB) or exterior grade gypsum board, the nails for the new vinyl siding break the asbestos and blow out the sheathing.
Kyle Joseph Short-term Rental / AirBNB - How are you doing?
15 May 2020 | 68 replies
It is a bit tough to follow for the layman, but it can give you an idea.https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.10...Some info I have read show the highest concentration of viruses aerosolized found are 8-12 per cubic meter.
Jimmy Martz garage conversions for rentals
24 August 2017 | 6 replies
-The hot water tank is in this room in a closet but they put a nice door on that frame as opposed to the crappy particle board doors you usually see.
Andrew Otten Looking at a Mobile Home tomorrow
29 November 2013 | 23 replies
Check to see if it have particle board flooring which can give problems when it get wet.Joe Gore
Ed O. Vacation Property Rental Analysis
27 April 2013 | 7 replies
Its somewhat indirect (not unlike particle physics.
Weldon Malbrough Full Time Job, Children, and Spouse. What next?
26 May 2015 | 12 replies
I don't have to understand it in the slightest to be able to say "whoa... you want to build an unregulated, unlicensed, unsupervised particle accelerator in the basement?  
Kai R. For Flip or Buy-and-Hold Investors: What Makes A Stellar Contractor or Construction / Remodeling Firm?
13 April 2015 | 10 replies
Sometimes, if we feel like a customer does not know what he wants, we would like to stay away, ie if we say how much per sf do you plan to buy on your tiles, we expect an answer like 1-1.50/sf and "not like oh I want a pretty one, not expensive but good quality", reversing the situation, I don't want a contractor to say "i have a friend who could build a beautiful cabinet that is cheap", you will probably get a particle board cabinet when you want all birch.