John S.
White vs. Stainless steel appliances for Section 8 rental?
I just acquired a Section 8 duplex and wasn't sure if it was smarter to go with white or stainless steel appliances in the kitchen?I know white appliances are cheaper, but I know they can be stained and pretty gross l...
Cheryl C.
Spray-on Granite?
I just heard about a product being used by a large apartment complex company. It's a "spray-on granite" or granite-look product. It costs $200-300 per unit. Anyone using this stuff or heard experiences from others?...
Matt W.
Hardwood floors extremely buckled and raised, moisture or tenant damage?
I recently had a tenant move out. He claims that in a spare bedroom, which was hidden by a bed, when he moved the bed out he discovered an extremely raised section of the hardwood floors. The "peak" of the raised sect...
Corey Demuth
What is required to get rid of cigarette smoke odor, staining, etc?
I am looking at a condo and the owners have smoked heavily in it for years. When you walk in you get hit with a strong cigarette smell and you can see some residue on the walls from it. Also, the unit is carpeted so I...
Eric La Pratt
Cabinet for rentals: Stained or painted & where to buy in Chicago
I'm shopping for cabinets & vanities for 4 kitchens and 4 baths at the same time. I (currently) really love the look of the painted and frameless cabinets right now but I'm fearful that they will:Become dated soon...
Lisa Craig
Can you charge a tenant for a rust stain in the bathtub?
Hello! I have a condo that I rent out in Michigan. My renters just moved out and they left my condo filthy. I've been reading up and apparently in Michigan I cannot deduct a cleaning fee from their security deposit...
Dan Ward
If you ever have questions about paint...I'm your guy!
I spent many years as an industrial/architectural paint sales rep. I feel like I could answer and have probably dealt with most issues you encounter so please feel free to shoot me a message if I can ever help you out!
Account Closed
Whats the most amazing inexpensive countertop on the planet?
Hello BP! :)Just closed, with a group of investors and myself, on a 50+ unit apartment building.We have to rehab the whole thing over the next 18 months and my GC and I have a small bet on the counter-tops.I believe t...
Valerie Smith
Painting cabinets-BRRRR return on investment
Looking at a duplex listed for $106k to BRRRR. We think it could maybe appraise around $130k ARV. It’s in a B neighborhood. They have 90’s oak cabinets with off-white Formica countertops. One thought is we don’t want ...
James Masotti
Kitchens in rentals
I received some awesome feedback on what type of flooring I should be putting in my new rental (link), and thought that folks might have an equal amount of input to share on kitchens as well. Below is a picture of wha...