John Williams
Vinyl VS. Carpet (Rental)
Debating wether to put Vinyl or Carpet in a lower class apartment. Vinyl is about twice the cost but won’t have have to be replaced as fast as carpet. Will vinyl bring slightly higher rent?Is it worth the investment?I...
Luc T.
Another carpet question
Hello all, I have searched the forums and know that most of you do not recommend carpets for your rentals and I completely agree. However, I have a townhome with an existing laminate flooring on the first floor livin...
Sheila Bee
Tenants delayed reporting a leak and now want flooring replaced
Hi all, I have an investment property in LA (my old house before I got married and moved). My tenants moved in in March and are annoying but pay on time, so thus far it’s been fine. However, last week the toilet start...
Mindy Jensen
Any idea what's causing this cabinet finish to wear?
Over at a friend's house, his cherry cabinets are "wearing" at the edges. Just a poly coat on them, no stain, and it's at the bottom of the cabinet. He's at a loss why they look like this. Any suggestions would be hel...
Dawon Irvin
Budget-Friendly Flooring Options for Rental Properties
Welcome to the ultimate guide on choosing budget-friendly flooring options for your rental properties. Flooring is a crucial aspect of any rental, balancing durability, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness. Let's explor...
Shmuel Gertel
Duvets/Duvet Covers or Comforters for STRs
Hi all,
I am just curious if the general practice of STR owners is to use duvets/duvet covers, or comforters for beds in STRs?
Thanks,
Shmuel
Joy Remington
How to address pet urine smell
Several months ago when my HVAC contractor showed up to take care of an issue at one of my rentals, he told me that the dog urine smell in the house was so strong he was afraid he might pass out. The tenant has been i...
Matt Smith
Where to buy sofa beds for vacation rentals
I want to buy some sofa beds for my Airbnb rental in Northern California. Any website or store to get a good price/quality? Do you recommend leather or fabric?
Jeffrey Hayes
Flooring/Countertop Durability Question for Vacation Rental homes
Hello everyone, I'm having a condo built in the Cancun area in Mexico and it will be done by April 2017. I'm meeting with the builder this month to choose my finishes. I really like the way polished porcelain tile ...
Nancy Zhao
Engineered vs Laminate
What do you guys do for flooring on nicer(750k+) flips? I generally use budget engineered hardwood(~$4/sqft, 6-7" wide, 3/8" thick) for everything but after spending almost two weeks trying to match stair treads with ...