Chad Fernendaz
Houses with lead based Paint...
There is a property that I am interested in, that was built in the 50s. The MLS is telling me that it probably has lead based paint. First of all, does this mean the interior and exterior has lead paint? What's the be...
Melissa Gittens
Paint and Lighting for Rentals
Hi Everyone, I wanted to know if you guys/gals could make some suggestions on Lighting and paint choices for rentals. I usually go with a off white/beige color paint with white trim and then for lighting I wanted to s...
Wesley W.
Painting for long-term tenants
Hi folks!Here's the situation. We bought a building last year with this particular inherited tenant. She was on a year lease and paying under market, so when her lease expired in the spring, we raised her rent $30 (s...
Randall Hoeber
Per square foot painting rates
I am curious if any landlords out there can give me some guidance. My rental unit is currently vacant and needs a paint job prior to the new tenants for March 1st. The property management company got me three bids r...
Dell Schlabach
Painting Remodel- Doors best practice?
When you are painting a vacant remodel project, say a house with stained trim, doors etc,. Lets assume there is hardwood floor in the house, and all doors need to be cut off at the bottom to allow room for carpet to ...
Justin Atkinson
Reasonable Cost to Paint Flip
I am behind schedule on my flip, so I have decided to have someone come paint the whole home.
It is a 1600 sq ft home, split level style and I want it painted 2 tone. I have already prepped all the walls although som...
Ann B.
tenant request for new paint
We have a tenant who has been in possession since at least 2006. He is insisting on new paint in his two-bedroom apartment. However 1) He says he has allergies/sensitives to standard paint so he has requested a specia...
Kevin Kocsis
Paint, Vinyl or Rhino Shield?
I'm due for some exterior maintenance on my rental property. I heard about a product called Rhino Shield that has a 25 year warranty but has only been on the market for about 10 years. Anyone have experience with th...
Joe S.
Has anyone painted composition shingles?
Has anyone painted composition shingles? I have a rental property that I’m sprucing up and the shingles look very dated but they are still there.
Daniel Sweet
Popcorn Ceiling with Gloss Paint
I have purchased a house that we are currently flipping and for whatever reason the previous owner sprayed white semi gloss paint to re paint the popcorn ceiling. The water used to dampen the ceiling will not get thro...