Actually if the install in done properly then you should not have many maintenance issues even if you rent the place out in the future.

They have painted the apartment professionally with great colors, installed a permanent stone fire pit in the backyard, maintained the deck and kept a clean yard.

@Matt Kitchen I recently decided to install granite into my B-/C+ class rentals in Berwyn, IL.

The option doesn't have to be cheap , but should be less labor intensiveCurrent Pic :Longer version :Bathroom : Great condition , well built , but outdated , needs cosmetic update to make it look modernProblem statement : Feel bad to rip off everything , found some options online , but I feel the demo videos from these companies don't tell the whole story , so was looking for things that BP members practically used and have feedback on.Ideas researched so far :Luxury tile like wall panels - so you can install the panel in one go rather than tilingTile over Tile - of course with some important considerations such as condition of existing tileReglazing bath tubPainting existing tiles and grouting Updating all the fixtures , cabinets with high end items

There is also seller financing and installment deals but don't take those from any book as things have really changed, almost like starting over so you might as well learn from the beginning the right way and toss the guru books.Any reason you're holding off now?

When we called them yesterday to ask where the final "installments" for December '13 were, they mentioned we would have it today - January 3, 2014 (which ended up not being true), and still waiting on January's rent.

LInks and Info below: According to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 22, A landlord may cause to be installed by a plumber licensed in the commonwealth, at the expense of such landlord, submetering equipment in the landlord’s building to measure the quantity of water provided for the exclusive use of each dwelling unit, provided that such equipment meets the standards of accuracy and testing of the American Water Works Association or a similar accredited association; and provided further, that a sub-meter is installed for each dwelling unit in the building and for the common areas of the building, so that all water used in a building is measured by both a primary meter and a sub-meter.The practice of utility billing for natural gas, trash and electricity is prohibited in the state of Massachusetts.

Hi,I am looking to install vinyl flooring on a 3rd floor unit.

@Benjamin Bleasdale if you can master cabinets, baseboard, tile, installing bathtubs, windows, all types flooring, siding, roofing, drywall, painting and basic handyman stuff you will do good.

They will buy the materials, make a fair profit on them, and install them.