Jonathan Jaffe
What kind of interior paint for rental properties?
Does anyone have suggestions on the type of paint they recommend for use in rental properties? Low maintenance and durability are my goals. Just starting out with my first rehab! Thanks BP family!
Jennifer Hillberg
Best way to rehab a wood floor on a rental-to-be
Hi -- I'm working on a house that will be in a lower-income rental area. I pulled up the carpets (which had 30 years of dirt and dust under them) and found good hardwood floors. There are many imperfections due to t...
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Do nicer finishes decrease turn over rate?
Hi Everyone. I wanted to see what your experience has been with spending a little more on rehab and has that helped to reduce your tenant turnover? Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities....
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
Rich Cavanagh
Dormant flea problems
Long story short I just evicted a tenant that left a dog behind. The house is infested and the dog is gone. Pest control has been out 4 times so far in the past 4-5 weeks to spray. Fleas remain. We have vacuumed an...
Mike Dmuchoski
What do you think about tile refinishing?
Some older homes with tile showers over time become functionally obsolescent. I see 3 options to deal with this eyesore when flipping: 1) remove and replace, 2) clean the grout and tile, and 3) tile refinishing.Has a...
Adam Craig
What color to paint these cabinets?
This is a small kitchen so I was thinking painting them white with brushed nickle hardware and a backsplash. Would you paint these?
Olufemi Olusanya
Help with selecting flooring
Need to replace the floors of a rental (removing the carpets and laminate that came with the house). Need advice on the best vinyl plank flooring for a rental. Something affordable, waterproof and scratch resistant.
Derek Woods
Painted hardwood floors.
Hey fellow DIYers,I have a triplex that I'm slowly remodeling, exterior at the moment. The inside remodels are in the planning stages. The building is very, very old so the whole house has 3in hardwood floors (carpe...
Christopher R.
Section 8 Bible
Hello. I'm reading this very interesting book entitled Section 8 Bible Volume 1 by Michael McLean. In this book, Mr. McLean talks about something called preventive maintenance. His philosophy with section 8 landlordin...