STUPID Mistakes ALL Homeowners Make -- DON'T DO THIS!
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#Remodel #NoobVsPro #SlumlordvsPro
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So what your saying is Pro's marry a property manager.
And hit their sweet spot....
He's soooooo hot
Montu4g63 and a supportive partner too 😊
Her sweet spot must be glorious!
Basically...
As a rehabber of almost 40 years and a Stager of 30 years, I call the upgraded light fixtures, ceiling fans and cabinet pulls, the jewelry for the house!! Let me explain, every woman knows walking out the door the most important part of your outfit is the shiny jewelry :-) it complements the house so beautifully and it's the thing the woman always recognizes first. Please please if you do nothing else add another $30 per light fixture in the main areas including the hallways! You have no idea how much faster your house will rent before the others :-) that's also how you're going to get top rent. I also do that in my airbnb's :-) have a great day
order Led pot lights on Amazon. 100$ / box for 10 pieces. Easy to install and fit anywhere , even directly over a joist.
The difference between landlord & slumlord-
•Landlords offer you the basics (including fridges) & keep your rental functioning properly & does proper upkeep of the buildings & systems & handle problems as soon as possible. They will also upgrade materials as needed to ensure the problems don't continue to reoccur if the inferiority of the materials initially used was a problem.
•Slumlords will cut some incredible corners, used faulty, inferior material that doesn't stand up to regular wear & tear, will hire cheap, unlicensed labor to do repairs & use systems that aren't up to the task they were bought for such as using a water heater suitable for a quadruplex in a 25-unit building & they will wait until the city sends them a violation from inspection before they do replace it with an equally inferior duplicate because that will cost them less money in the long run
So a million dollar house that has no fridge is slum.. got it thanks!:)
As a property manager of 200 units, she's absolutely correct on pretty much everything.
Wow im 18 years old and i want to become a real state investor and still don’t know where to start can you please give me advice and guide me?
@@556andybuy a house
Your a slumlord 👍
She definitely is a smart property manager. You are lucky 🙃
In the Bay Area apartments come with refrigerators. it's insane to not have one. Who's buying and carrying a fridge from rental to rental? That's just ridiculous.
On the East Coast refrigerators are included! I've never heard of that...
@@corky8490 exactly! It's actually a legal requirement in most if not all cases
Most HOUSES not apartments require you to get your own refrigerator. People tend to rent the same house for a longer time than apartment dwellers rent.
Every area is different; some areas require refrigerator and stove some don't. It just depends on the area.
I've spent a lot of money on my appliances, when I move they come with me..
Edit: I just want someone else's shit in my space, and I don't care for basic appliances.
You should have her on your channel more shes really on point
True
Agreed!
I agree! She’s a great edition. I wonder if my wife would want to be in one of my future UA-cam real estate videos.
Lauren is wonderful. They really work well together. (Kevin, I hope you know how blessed you are 🙏🏼)
-Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦
I agree she really explains everything in a way that everyone can understand.
As does Kevin!
The only problem is that Lauren doesn't have 99 Construction on RuneScape, and she doesn't have all of Cortana's lines in Halo 1 memorized, which are both extremely important for real estate investment and contracting work.
She needs her channel she’s amazing bro! She knows her stuff!!!
Lauren: “Little sliver in the middle..” Kevin: “You mean like a “WEDGE”?
That $1.68 vinyl plank isn't slumlord because of the color (they have other colors available online)
It's slumlord because that shit is made poorly, with thin wear layer.
Yes, absolutely. I will not rent a place that has that shit. It wears down fast, and then you're responsible for it.
That's not been my experience at all. Maybe you're mistaking laminate for vinyl plank??? When I bought my house (in a warm, humid climate) it had hardwood flooring. It was in bad shape: scuffed, scratched, and warped, and it was less than a decade old. I lived with it for several years, watching it get worse and worse. When I was able and considered replacing it, did a lot of homework first---even considered just carpeting over it as the cheapest alternative. Finally settled on vinyl plank. 6 years later, and I could not be happier. Looks just like the day it was installed. Nearly impossible to scratch, looks just like hardwood. Impervious to water, cleaners, harsh chemicals like bleach, etc. Color hasn't faded. Still have guests mistake it for hardwood.
@@ericspencer8093 Not all Vinyl planks are waterproof, you can buy $1.50 trash board or sit at like 1.90-2.30 for waterproof
2:45 Wood can cost between $10 to $14 per foot while porcelain can cost ten..... To FOURTEEN dollars per foot.
Lol he slipped
That's is contractor installation cost and material combined.
Uhhh, EVERY house I've rented (even in So Cal) ALWAYS includes the fridge, washer, and dryer.... I would pass up any house that doesn't include that.
I need Lauren to have her own UA-cam channel about design and staging and investment properties for women! I’d subscribe
why does it have to be "for women"?
Are you for women and men to be segregated? I have a place that you will love: KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
@@eugenberzani1216 high hi
I'd watch Lauren everyday!
kinda stylish fuck you misandrist
You are a sexist, shut up.
He looks at her with puppy love eyes. Too cute.
Kevin- this is the second video I’m seeing within Lauren. (The first was you two going to Miami. Discussing the potential AIRBnB property)
My guy, she is simply AMAZING!!! She should have her own channel. She has a beautiful, knowledgeable delivery style. No hype. Just facts.
Psssttttt..I like how you speak to her. I can feel your love and RESPECT for her. I can see it.
-Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦
One weird idea I had for a rental property is just putting drains everywhere I can. As in, a secondary drain in the corner of the bathroom in case the toilet overflows, one in the kitchen, etc. Sometimes properties are damaged by purposeful vandalism but there is also just things like an overflowing toilet or similar that can cause problems.
BTW, one tip I found for the under the sink problems. Use 1/4" Hardibacker tile board instead of luan/plywood. You can score and snap to cut it, and it's water resistant/not deformed by water, so it won't warp. I've used it as well to repair Masonite garage door panels, too. I'm a contractor and a lot of my work is polishing rental turds.
GilBatesLovesyou I have seen kitchen cabinets in new construction have stainless steel pans under the sink cabinet now. May be an option worth getting.
TheFNASSHOLE or you spend $10 on a silicone drain seal
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Carpet is a sponge soaks up everything and it cannot be cleaned enough.
👏Now that’s a REAL power couple! Lauren definitely brings value to your content Kevin.
Having someone with this type of knowledge for your first rental is invaluable. We saved so much money having our realtor (aka mom-in-law) help us make our first rental renter-friendly which meant saying "no" to a lot of our design choices which we thought looked good, but would be considered unnecessary overspend. We even considered an entire remodel on our kitchen just because it looked a little dated!
I really appreciate these renovation videos. You are the only channel I can find that makes great quality content about the specifics of renovations. I appreciate you
You found a keeper Kev. Lauren is legit.
@Jess White I know right 🙌
I’d love my wife to be friends with her.
-Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦
"Think about how appealing to the masses". How in a few words we can describe a successful business. Well said!
This is a video you have to watch a few times and take notes. We gonna need some more examples too by the way. This video was very informative
Side note: love her!
Goes to show picking the right person on your team is super important. Marry someone who wants to build with you not just wait for you to come home
Imagine the thrill and the excitement of finally owning a house and buying stuff to beautify your home. Just always remember to buy something that's comfortable and useful, not just because it looks good. Good budgeting skills is gold. Awesome video man!
This is gold for small potato landlords like myself. You answer all those nitty-gritty questions about what you should and shouldn't do to get a property ready to rent. Thank you!!
In my area, no fridge means no rent. I dont know of a single unit anywhere that doesnt include one. They come in different sizes and I'd be super annoyed to limit my options to units with a compatible sized fridge space.
That was a great video, as a rental owner I have followed theses exact principals for over 10 years. Updating fixtures and paint, and recently going with Luxury Vinyl Plank for approx $2 per sq make the rental stand out over other rentals.
That's crazy that it is normal to not supply fridges and washer/dryers. Every place I've ever rented came with those but also never rented in ca
Neil Seifried 100% agree. If it has a water line connection I want to know that it is a solid machine and installed properly. A leak can cause costly damage to the property.
That’s usually a So-Cal thing. When I moved from the Bay Area to the LBC, none of the apartments came with fridges. I was so shocked.
Seems like this is a case of having to know your market. Northeast USA almost every apartment has a fridge, except very low end properties. In Tennessee I have seen kitchens have NO appliances, not even a stove include.
Apparently an extreme example is Germany, where the entire kitchen isn't even provided, not even the cabinets. It's just an empty room. Know the custom where you are, and provide what's expected.
@@joijackson-morgan6128 😳😲😖
Its DISGUSTIMG to use other peoples washer and drier and fridge! 😝🤤
Wow, slum lords sound awesome in California!
I could listen to you guys for hours. You both have a wonderfull personality and are just extremely wise. Im buying my first rental this week and you guys are teaching me pro moves. Thank you both very much appreciated
Great video and helpful information. I keep thinking about your son as she reminds me so much of him. You two have a lovely family.
Love this Video! Everything you guys pointed out made me feel really good about the decisions I made in my first home. It will definitely be rental property ready in the near future. Thanks for being so thorough with this content.
Damn, I should have thought of this before I painted my room black and white.
My tenants left a huge black stain on the light colored carpet when they left. I had Zerorez come to clean the carpets. They didn't say anything going in but that stain was completely gone. They had a pretty good idea that's what would happen but didn't want to promise anything just in case. I had put in really cheap, very stain resistant carpet. It was basically made of plastic so the stain couldn't actually soak into anything so it could be sucked right off. That's also an important consideration, what the carpet is actually made of. That has a big impact on whether stains go away or just fade a bit with professional cleaning.
Thanks Kevin and Lauren for the great tips! I have learned so much valuable information watching this video. Your videos are fun to watch too!
I completely agree, even with your 1st video on this subject. But I have only one thing to say.
I rented a house that had extremely cheap countertops, floors, etc. It was extremely hard to take care of, and it seemed like the owners would just replace everything with a new tenant, and just make the "tenant pay for it"
felt cheated honestly.
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the countertops were one of those ikea ones, under a 100$ and they would stain for like no reason.
the backyard had mulch in places, and didnt have a black tarp under. No way to control weeds.
Great Team. Best Video Ever. Learned a lot. I’m only a Renter-for now. Thank you, Mr. Paffrath and Lauren...you were both on point.
I had to stand up and shout AMEN at 5:40 !!!! details like this really set you apart and your tennant will take better care of a property when they see these fine points. You two always give some of the soundest advice in this space!
You got the spot correct. I made a few mistakes in the beginning. I once fixed the lawn sprinkler system and tenant never used it and broke the sprinkler heads mowing. You can easily spend too much, but don't. I like the $1 tile that is 12x12. Cheap, but still looks good.
I learned this the hard way with my home, wish I knew this before. Thanks for providing this very valuable info to others!!
My gray shaker cabinet doors will hopefully be in style for the next 40 years.
Lauren is super knowledgeable! I would love to hear her talk about all the tips and tricks she learned over the years!
This is a little weird. Where I'm at "slum lords" mean 1970s asbestos tiles, a 1960s oven, and original wood windows with cracked shellac all over them with everything else being painted with the cheapest $15 a gallon Glidden paint from Home Depot with runs and blobs all over everything on top of wallpaper they were too lazy to remove. Make sure any holes in the drywall are patched super conspicuously as well and not sanded down either, that's a lot of work, that sanding stuff.
Exactly, painted hinges and electrical plates, drips on linoleum tiles etc
@@williamhinshaw6838 I guess cheapo contractors, but sometimes it's in house maintenance teams.
So glad I'm watching this! Gonna start our home reno. So much good advice here! Thx so much, guys! :)
Great job Kevin and Lauren!! These videos get a lot better with Lauren's advice too
First mistake was shopping at Lowe's (or Home Despot). Lots of cheaper places that have stuff just as good.
It's refreshing and amazing how accurate your advice is !!! Thanks guys and keep up the great work !!!
Buying my first home (at 26) here in the UK Kevin, I plan to turn it into a rental in 3 years time - excellent video, really appreciate yours and your wife's advice.
Always be thinking rental in the future is such GREAT advice! Good work Kevin 🙌
Didnt watch it full before commenting im literally debating in a home depot parking should I paint the baseboards the same color as the walls answered it Thnks you guys are amazing
I agree with over improving ideas. I'm selling my home in a few months and I already know I over spent BUT I am doing the most of the work myself while doing it right and looking great and more modern. Now investing in rentals next it will be difficult not to overspend. Definitely need a game plan and time to tackle it.
Probably the most informative but that I’ve watched addressing these topics. Thank you!
As someone who is just beginning to map out a budget home reno, I actually went to Lowes first thing because I know they price match xDD It's awesome to know there's tricks I could employ to make those renos a little closer to my thin per-room budget
This is very informative, thanks a lot Kevin!
I am used to things in another country, but in the US this is a great starting point for me! great guide.
Interest rate cut by 25 basis points , let's hear your report Kevin, anxiously awaiting ...
Ray Phillips SAME!!! His first prediction was right
Indeed, Gave some good strength to the USD from what I have seen.
@@nw9801it was pretty obvious if you follow the markets
I don't the 25 pt cut will be enough. IMHO, I would wait for the next recession that look for properties selling at a discount. Normally Recessions occur every 7 years, and currently the last recession is now over 10 years. Odds favor a recession will happen sooner than later. In a recession you have a bigger selection of properties and the will likely sell at a discount. You just need some patience.
@@guytech7310 we are in a new era, expect the unexpected and dont based future outlooks on past performances
Great couples video. Very informative, and I like the fact that we got the property management side as well. Your homes look very nice, and I can't believe anyone would think other wise.
This was very informative. I find it very difficult to stay in that "sweet spot" of not spending too much on an item because I really like it and I indulge myself as a reward because it's intended for the long term; I like dark and bold styles. Her advice to "Buy neutral for a rental" If I remember right, my parents and friends have said the same thing. It makes sense.
How did I not see this video sooner. Love these rental renovation aspect videos as well as the Analysis of yourself. Spot on!
Fantastic information. Great seeing you two together.
I've never heard of people moving around with their own washer/dryer and refrigerator. Maybe because I'm in MA and if you didn't have a refrigerator good luck renting the apartment. Same as a washer/dryer, I've never seen renters with their own. The apartment has to either have in-unit or the property has a common laundry room. Again this is in MA, I guess that's normal in CA.
Oh my god, I have watched all your videos due to cares act., Just pop up for me this video and I couldn't stop thinking about both of you and my in laws and husband. All the things you talk about the landlord improvements and also being a contractor, its spot on. We're right here in TO and you are so close. I wish you had the chance to meet to father in law and talk about all about you road toward as a landlord. Its amazing. keep up an it will pay off.
Working on my 2nd rental. Using the remodel tips from this video. THANK YOU!!!
LOVE these informational videos thank you. You're both great!
You have to supply your own large appliances when you rent in CA?!? Well, I have learned something new. In North Carolina, folks would be confused if they were renting a place with no fridge. Lol, Wow.
It's new to me, I've always supplied the fridge
Awesome! I just put in Trafficmaster Allure LVP last week and am refinishing the hardwood bedrooms this weekend. Super cheap but looks snazzy af.
Alottt to be said for those with an ethical mind and genuinely compassionate heart. I hope this video populates the UA-cam algorithm Alottt!!!
THANKS to you both 🌼🌼🌼
More of these!
“Ooh Lauren… What about…”
Love both of them. I will subscribe.
I am learning so much.
Love Lauren’s perspective on this! You’re a lucky man, Kevin.
Heyyyy, there’s Lauren. (I’m just catching up on old videos) I KNEW she had a bigger hand in all this. You guys are a power team! So cool. Goals!
Very helpful points to make a decision about the interior of the home. Thank you for sharing.
Love the energy you guys bring. You have truly found your calling. Vielen Dank
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One of my pet hates when I rented a house was the cheap grade stuff they used. Eg. They ripped up the old lino and had a handyman hand go over the wood floors with some sort of floor polish. Each room it became thinner and you could see the hand brush marks, wasn't done behind doors. Paint on walls would peel off if you washed or touched it etc. This made the tenant set up to fail with damage and the real-estate was routhless. So I got out as soon as contract ended and paid a handyman to fix mistakes they made so they couldn't charge me for them. I felt I couldn't "live" in the house felt we lived on eggshells not to make damage. due to that set up to fail mentality the investor had.
Man, I love your noob vs pro content, I believe your spot on!
Regarding the windows, it really depends on the climate you live.
I know when I lived in Oregon there was a 5 year limit for carpet or something so they couldn’t charge your deposit for the carpet after small certain amount of time regardless of the carpet warranty.
So much value. Thanks for this video kev
You started with good recommendation until you said carpet is good for bedrooms. I manage over 200 tenants and carpet never worked out to be a benefit. Vinyl planks is the way to go.
Great video guys! These are recommendations for rental properties, but I would love if you can make a video for homeowners. What kind of improvements are valuable on your home, let say you want to live there for 10+years, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms. Also, what kind of flooring would you recommend that it is good, not too expensive, durable and who to hire to install? Lowe’s, Home Depot, or those flooring places you see advertised on TV? What would the best, durable, never go out of style over the counter kitchen material would be? Looking forward to more videos hopefully you can incorporate some of my questions. Thank you guys & keep up the great job!👍💪
Kevin this video was great. A real Eye opener on realistic expectations. Thanks.
I installed a jacuzzi bathtub which cost $1,000 more and got higher-end stainless steel kitchen appliances while other properties in the neighborhood I checked out didn't have them. I had multiple bids and sold the renovated house within days on the market in San Francisco, CA in 2006 before the market busted. Asking price: $1.525M. Offered price: $1.65M. House flipping is fun if you are into that stuff. I've learned many things from my contractors and I can do most of what they can do over the years. I've learned general plumbing (except under the house...too damn dirty, I'm too flimsy, and I hate spiders), electrical (except the fuse box...don't want to get zapped higher than 120 volts), tiling, flooring (except carpet which are soooo 80's...i hate carpet and wooden floors are best for flipping), cabinet assembly (but I can't put them up since I'm too flimsy and weak for that since I weigh 100lbs at 5'1" tall), and general repairs. I don't mind changing the toilet tho and stare at the black hole where the wax ring thingi is. Don't ask me why, but I've seen worse when I was in nursing school.
If you're gonna get into this business, learn the cost of parts and labor. If possible, buy the materials yourself and be frugal without being too cheap. Don't settle for mediocre materials. Kitchen and Bathrooms are key to success. Comb your neighborhood for open house and check them out to get an idea how you fair. Use a 3D software to visualize designs and concepts. Don't start knocking walls down before you know what you are doing. I do admit that a sledgehammer on a rampage, taking it out on the walls is kind of fun. :)
Stay contemporary even though you love grandma's 70's wallpaper design. Cut that crap.
WOW! The two of you need to do more videos together. Great banter and fantastic information.
I am surprised about "no frig". I have lived in 4 different states and rentals always had a frig. With washers and dryers, I have seen provide your own or included.
It's a California thing, especially in the LA/SoCal market. Landlords aren't required by law to provide them, and much like washers and dryers don't want to be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of them.
I haven’t heard that either and I’ve lived in NYC for 7 years lol
I love how our ceilings are the same as wall color. it's a light color however.
Yes, I love these types of videos!!! Thanks kevin
I was wondering when you were gonna do a noob vs pro video again! Thanks!
Also! Thanks for the video last night! Locked my rate on a property that I'm hopefully closing at the end of the month!!
Even though I don't have Lowe's in Romania, I still find the information really useful! Thank you, Sir! 🙏
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Love Lauren! You guys are pure power together.
I have some water damage under my kitchen sink and didn't even think of those linoleum squares..thanks
As a small flooring business owner. Spend the extra 25 cents and shop local. Better people, better installation and an all around better experience.
Great advice!!! Thanks so much for this video
Something valuable I learned from this video: Use wood looking linoleum tile to cover imperfections under kitchen and bathroom sinks
That's slumlordy
Is it though? It’s simply an alternative to paint right? Under the kitchen sink is usually not the prettiest area anyways. Most of the time it just holds cleaning supplies anyways.
Besides, it’s WAY better than the wallpaper under the sink I peeled up in the house I just bought. Lol
In my opinion, slumlord just means deferring maintenance and providing an overall unclean & uncomfortable place to live with no intention on ever making improvements. Going out of your way to make the least opened cabinet look better isn’t very slumlordy. Like he said, it’s not like I’m covering up mold.
@@jordanpage176 no, listen to what he says tho, he doesnt just mean a water stain he means compromised wood, thats what he means when he says instead of replacing the wood that can be costly. That's slum lordy
arturo raygoza what difference does it make if it is covered over or painted over? I would rather put $ in another place that shows rather than under the sink. I think 90% of renters would agree with that.
i think you can find a lot of energy efficient upgrades that don't break the bank and actually make your property a lot more marketable. replacing all the bulbs in my house with LED's $150, replaced high traffic area switches with motion sensing ones for $10-15 a piece. Whole house fan or attic fan for a few hundred bucks. Things like that make a way bigger bang for your buck before you go for solar panels or new energy efficient appliances. And you can market cheaper energy bills to your prospective buyers or renters.
egh, we got some new million dollar mcmansions in LA County that are actually using porcelain wood look tiles where they used to do engineered hardwood.
wood look porcelain is not out yet. If you can get the tile cheaply installed.
For a rental, it doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be super durable and not warp and pull apart like some luxury vinyl plank does
This video is for me. Thanks Kevin and Lauren.
Huge score for Lauren! Lots of good information here. In my state my rent is not $1200/ mo. It is more like $700/mo. I believe my target range would be lower quality than yours. Point taken: if you over improve, it will not be noticed or appreciated. If you under improve, you also will attract more problematic tenants. Maintain your proper standard.
Pick whatever paint colors u want. In your own house! Not a rental... Yes my home will be a rental someday but paint not that expensive.
I got a work order for two malfunctioning burners. Working on it NOW!
Also a good thing about vinyl floors is if your house gets flooded or anything happens you actually make money off the floors because it’s so cheap so your insurance gives you more money then you actually spent, plus you can install them yourself
Thank you so much for making this video, which I found extremely informative. I read some of the comments and I want to say I’m sorry that you have to endure disrespectful jokes that aren’t funny. I’m sure most of us appreciate you both. Thanks again.