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27 January 2013 | 38 replies
You want people to call you when something breaks; tenants who are going to be clean and respectful; people who are going to plant flowers and trim lawn; people who are going to think if it as a home and not a rental.
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2 September 2014 | 14 replies
White trim, black shutters.. door in either black or red- rails and columns all in white.. steps in concrete paint..
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17 January 2015 | 14 replies
In Utah I have 2 large garages that came with some land I bought and over the last 10 years I have managed to fill them with cabinetry, appliances, lumber, trim, fixtures and staging furniture.
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14 April 2019 | 12 replies
I would suggest completely bidding out every phase of the project with multiple subcontractors for each aspect of the project: surveying, excavating, spetic (if applicable), well (if applicable), foundation, framing, doors and windows, hvac, plumbing, electric, windows, insulation, drywall, siding, masonry, roofing, roof drainage, flooring, cabinetry, trim, appliancees, flatwork, etc. and make sure that the subs give you their quotes in writing and that their quotes are responsive to the scopes of work that you have defined for each of them.
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10 June 2015 | 12 replies
It does not take much to give off odor.I had a unit that had a wet dog smell, I did a complete remodel and still had the odor I found a big hair ball under the fridge.Paint the subfloor with KilzCaulk trim (hair can get between wall and baseboard)Vacuum registers and cold air return ducts and change filterOpen windows for a few days can helpPaint or wash all surfacesIf unit has been vacant drain traps may be empty allowing sewer gas backup
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30 December 2016 | 9 replies
Cut the grass, trim the bushes.
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30 July 2023 | 11 replies
Your tenant had a security deposit of $900.00 which was applied to your account to help with the turnover repair costs,Below are the majority of the items that will need to be addressed to make the house ready for marketing and your next tenant.Scope of Work Needed,Interior:- Repair all walls and ceilings as needed $350.00- Full paint out (Ceilings,walls, doors and trim) $1,750.00- Install smoke alarms and Co2s for all required areas $225.00- Replace 10 blinds $450.00- Replace all interior door knobs(6) $210.00- Replace kitchen ceiling light $85.00- Prep and paint kitchen cabinets(Inside and Out) $750.00- Install vinyl flooring under kitchen sink base $85.00- Install new stove and fridge(White) $1,575.00- Firestop kitchen and bathroom $125.00- Reglaze tub $385.00- Silicone fixtures and install tub stopper $100.00- Final Cleaning $275.00Basement:- Remove/replace all outlets, switches, gfci's and covers $250.00- Prep and paint all walls throughout $850.00Exterior:- Remove all trash throughout $200.00- Power Wash house $250.00- Repair gutter at right side of house $100.00- Clean fence line $450.00- Prep and paint back porch $275.00- Repair front/back storm doors $100.00- Install trim around front door and paint $200.00- Install new downspout extensions for all downspouts $150.00- Install new drain for sump pump to front yard $225.00- Install new dryer vent $100.00- Seal foundation at left and right side $400.00Total Make Ready Estimate: $9,915.00Tenant's Security Deposit:: $900.00Owner out of pocket costs: $9015.00Please note that these costs are projections and added expenses could increase once work begins if additional concerns are discovered.
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4 October 2016 | 10 replies
Otherwise you get people putting holes in the walls or trim for curtain rods or installing their own blinds that you have to patch later...not worth it.
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4 August 2014 | 4 replies
Outdoor lighting, landscaping trimmed back, good door locks and window locks, fencing, etc.
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5 August 2018 | 14 replies
Add in some road repair, the park's electricity bill, septic repair, tree trimming, office supplies, general operating expenses and the remaining $14k can disappear real quick.