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Changing outlet plates/outlets in rentals.
I recently changed all the light switches, outlets, and plates(light almond color) in a rental property of mine. My only reason was becuase the old ones were extremely dirty and I wanted to spruce the place up. It w...
Xavier G.
Tenant wants to buy new carpet and blinds
Hi guys,
My tenants has been living in the house for over 4 years now wants to upgrade the carpets, install new blinds and repaint a few rooms.
She offered to pay for all of it as there is technically no reason to c...
Christian Carson
Ugly bathroom tile in rental - need opinion
I just bought a cheap 1100sf rental that will bring about $800-900/month in a blue collar neighborhood.
The full bath has yellow/white tile along the walls and the shower. It's in very good shape but it's ugly as si...
Guevara M.
Updating Rental Unit To Compete With Other Units
I have a 1 bedroom, 1 bath townhome that is only 540 square feet. It's an upstairs unit in a nice community in a good neighborhood. My tenant of the last 10 years just gave notice that she will be moving out to care f...
Carrie Giordano
What are these beams called and how can I remove them?
Hello! I'm interested in a house that has wood accent beams in the exterior. Does anyone know if there is a name for these? I feel like it makes the house look very dated and I would like to remove them. How can this ...
Tim Lemons
update bathrooms to increase rent
I just purchased a duplex with a vacant apartment that can get $950/month (current rent for the other side) but the bathrooms look kinda outdated and pink. The kitchen isn't so bad but I'm wondering what kind of incr...
Jerry LoCoco
Gel stain project: from 1990 to 2013
Here is one of my Gel Stain projects around the house. I think it is a good way to dress up a flip or rental.
About 12 Hours of labor & $20.00 + - in material.
Lite sand (180-220 grit) with the ...
Jhonatan Ramirez
How would you remodel this for most use of space?
I am looking to rehab a 2 bed 1 bath house and Turn it into a 3 bed 1 bath house and rent the rooms out individually to college students (located behind a college campus). The house was built really oddly with minimal...
James Syed
All Brick vs Vinyl
Hi BP,
Is it better to purchase an all brick exterior building vs vinyl in terms of maintenance and repair cost?
I appreciate all comments.
Dan R.
Alternate MH skirting material
Does anyone have any creative ideas regarding materials and/or construction techniques to avoid the plain vanilla vinyl skirting? I think I'll try painted 1"x6" boards with a 1" air gap because I have an abundance of ...