Avoid these Expensive Mistakes ALL New Homeowners Make
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#NoobVsPro #RealEstate #Investing
Why do I get the feeling that this guy has never returned a single security deposit.
He puts off a serious D-bag vibe
I think he dreams about NEWBS IN TROUBLE and Orgasms in his sleep, LOL.
😂
Lol. Who gets the feeling many of those refrigerators have more dents in them after he arrives at the store than they had before? Jk.
CallMeFrog 76 you clearly misread him lol he’s helped millions of people these last two months. Don’t be so quick to judge.
Noobs don't realize that a poor remodel job actually reduces the value of the property 😂
Bingo!
A garbage flip can be spotted a mile away. You can tell when someone remodeled a house to sell, and when they remodeled their home.
@@m0tbaillie so true! It doesn't even take a pro to spot the difference.
Noobs are ruining 'murica
my mom tried to recreate trim with some hardening putty...
i absolutely hate the way this guy presents information but, as a contractor, he's 100% right where it counts.
Arrogant for sure. But clear and concise.
Its almost too aggressive for some people,
I personally love his style, he is just a what you see is what you get kind of dude.
I would chill with him!
Gotta say between this and picking the brain of a guy who flipped houses for a few decades, I’ve learned a good bit.
Hes right on some counts. I have a rental house and put in laminate flooring as the cost of padding and carpet are comparable and I could do myself. Carpet ya get one try... Or pay for install
You guys clearly misread the definition of arrogant. He knows what he is talking about, is self reliant and confident... nothing he said was incorrect.
I watched a similar video with him and Lauren before I watched this one and it was much better with her style. Kevin gives good info, but it almost seemed like he was interrupting her even when he doesn’t say anything while standing next to her. Maybe that’s why he grew a beard and tried calm down more in his finance-oriented topics.
Noon vs pro should be an HGTV show
Yes
Noob* or else it would just be pros on lunch break
Aren’t you that tik tok guy???
"Remember folks, this is geared toward rental property and investment property."
I watched one of your previous videos so I knew this but for anyone new to the channel seeing the title say "New homeowner" probably makes them think you're talking about a house they're actually going to live in. Putting that sentence in the description or changing "new homeowner" to "landlord" might reduce some of the hate.
John Doe yes
Lol
I work in commercial construction and luxury apartment complexes. I was like “No, ‘pros’ don’t spend money on Home Depot, much less on the cheaper stuff.”
But if you are renting out your property, yeah, don’t overspend. Tenants seldom take care of the property the way a homeowner would.
Ya I was super confused at first. A lot of this stuff I would still use even though it doesn't add value.
Yeah
John Doe I thinks this works for first time home owners too. I don’t have a ton of money to make major changes, but his points are practical and affordable.
Exactly
The Halo recess light you held up was adjustable to 2700k ya noob! 😂
Exactly what I was thinking. Lol
Yeah I have the same ones. And he says “don’t get 3k like a noob, get 2,700k like a pro”. The human eye can’t tell the difference...
And this is why I’m done renting. Closing on my house in 3 weeks!
congrats, dont deal with snakes like this guy anymore. but an army of bootlickers will come to call you all types of names
Charles Reid ... lmao u literally called the guy a snake, what did he do
@@spicyshizz2850 did you watch the video?
@@spicyshizz2850 Well, let's see, there were at least two instances in the video of him literally saying "buy the cheapest stuff possible, who cares about durability, and pass the costs onto the tenant", strongly implying that not only is he knowingly buying stuff that won't even withstand normal wear and tear, but that he also doesn't care because he's going to make the tenants pay for it anyway. He does super shoddy work as well. Check out the videos where he puts contact paper over formica countertops. He uses shoddy work and junk products to keep security deposits, which is definitely shady as hell, if not borderlining on outright scamming.
Arcade School there are some things u can cheap out on, u can’t buy the highest quality if it’s not profitable
You're 100% right but I'd never ever rent from you. Ever.
Why would you never want to work with this guy??
@@SlayingYouDaily because he obviously shares that he will nickel and dime all of his tenants on their deposits. Money over humanity. He intentionally buys cheap materials that will break because he just plans on putting that cost onto the tenant.
@@danieldahlinger177 All materials will break, doesn't matter how much you spend. Money over humanity? That's something that poor people say.
@@keithupton86ku the point is that he is deliberately buying the materials that will break easier.
@@danieldahlinger177 So? Don't treat stuff like shit and it will last longer. What law is forcing people to rent/live in his properties?
Do an Ikea or Target noob vs pro walk through!
Hi, I don't know in the USA, BUT in the Uk , if you get IKEA kitchen or bathroom, you're getting problems!
IKEA uses Metric sistem for pipes, instead we use Imperial units! Lot of problems...
Nick Hoyt you’re a noob if you’re even in target 😂
Lol even some of the pros use ikea
@@ungwungboozia8797 Dunno about US, but in germany IKEA is trendy. It's actually overpriced for a lot of what they sell.
@@patrickkeller2193 same here ive recently checked a few newly built homes here in las vegas and and the entire house was filed with ikea cabinets and appliances. Nothing wrong with it. now its easier for everyone to fix there homes
Actual pro's dont shop at home depot. This from a guy who used to work the "pro desk" at home depot. Also he is 100% correct on the hiring an electrician or plumber HIRE A PRO FOR THAT.
Purebred Shekelberg most pros I know use local lumber/supply companies. You aren’t paying retail markup. Lowe’s and HD have “pro” departments that can sometimes cut deals if you buy a lot of supplies from them. Sucks in a small town like mine because you don’t have many options.
Electrical is really not that difficult. Now, plumbing is another story.
Honestly the serious pros hire professionals to do side work under the table. You could get the exact same work done by the same guy for half the cost.
pros shop at where？
As a plumber, in a contractor course for California. I can confirm they DO NOT shop at home depot. Im still learning a lot even though Ive been plumbing for 4 years now. And although im really skilled, hardworking, and trust my expertise, I myself would want to hire a professional with a license. (Also for legal/financial reasons) a real electrician/plumber will understand tgat their work can come full circle onto the rest of structure of the property. Dont hire "the guy you know"
3:20 Pro tip, magnets don't always stick to stainless appliances.
I’ve done my share of construction work and almost every house we looked at when we were on the market was “updated” with these cheapskate materials and methodology. I guess if you’re renting out, it somewhat makes sense. But you can charge against damage on quality materials and work too. There are no professionals in anything anymore, not in electrical, plumbing, painting, tiling, anything. Get a job in construction for a year and watch what people do right and what they do wrong before turning into a flipper. Become your own pro. We don’t need any more idiots ruining the housing market.
If the dents are big enough on appliances you could probably just use a car dent remover on them.
& bondo, wrap it!
“I’ll give you $500 for the $2000 fridge” Home Depot-“Nope, I can RTV it for full credit”.
@Khashon Haselrig Return To Vendor.
In some cases, they can sell it at a small profit or break-even price and still get a credit back from the vendor. I'm not sure how much leeway they have with appliances, but it's extremely common in the grocery and retail businesses.
Just my two-cents (taken with a grain of salt as I'm a PM and not an investor)...
- Kevin is making recommendations for rentals. If you plan on living in your home, upgrade it how you want. For a rental though, it mainly needs to 1) cosmetically look good 2) be operational 3) and handle abuse since a Tenant is not going to take as good care of a property as a home owner.
- Improving a property to a sale ready standard and upgrading it with the works is nice, and you will get a higher rent, maybe $200 - $350 at most, but not nearly enough to off-set the tens of thousands spent.
- Purchase items that can be easily replaced / can find parts for / are standard. Don't install custom items if you can help it. Install standard items, that look good, but can be easily repaired, replaced, or upgraded in the future
- An advantage of going cheap(er) on items, is that tenants WILL damage items in the property. Yes, they have a security deposit to pay for repairs, but there are times when the damages are over and above the security deposit. Don't count on the security deposit to fix your $2,000 carpet / $2,000 property repainting / trash-out / professional cleaning / etc
Quit bashing tenants. I take excellent care of the places I rent and always leave them cleaner and in better condition than when I moved in.
Why do you randomly in the middle of sentences start doing a weird New England accent like you were cast in Rent for your 10th grade High School play?
Edit: I like this channel by the way, this was simply a joke. No offense to Kevin.
Yeah this dude is super annoying. I deal with his stupidity because he has decent advice.
What an analytical comparison. I bet you would make a fantastic psychologist!
Lighten up edgelord
Roszko Beatz likely mimicking all the New England contractors on youtube
So specific, how many times have you watched Rent
Kevin, I enjoy your work, but respectfully, you're wrong about the following:
1. Tile showers - This will absolutely bring in higher value and higher rents than those crappy plastic surrounds - at a cost of maybe $500 more than those surrounds cost. I've been able to up my rents by $100/month per unit *just* by tiling showers. That's pure profit after 5-6 months!
2. Carpet is rarely worth keeping on a property. Why replace it with more carpet once it's gone bad? Put something with more lifespan and aesthetic value in like luxury vinyl plank or yes, hardwood flooring (bought at a discount from Lumber Liquidators, of course) - and never worry about flooring again?
3. Undercabinet lighting is essential in any B+ and above property. It's a small one-time cost, and it attracts higher end tenants and sets yours apart from other properties.
4. LED outdoor security lights are far easier on the electric bill, which I pay (for common areas - typically no more than $15/mo) given I own multifamily properties (because single family homes don't cash flow as well in my area). They rarely die, and if they do, it's only courteous to replace them, not stick your tenant with that cost. That's bottom feeder behavior, in my opinion, and it gives landlords a bad name. Makes me look better tho, because I lose no sleep in taking care of such things for my wonderful tenants.
You're giving great advice to people who want to attract the the type of tenant that will be okay with "meh" carpet, lesser quality bathrooms and higher electric bills. I choose to aim towards attracting higher quality tenants who only want high end finishes, and are willing to pay for it. There are plenty of mid-level landlords out there trying to save $1/sq foot on flooring or $50 on a kitchen sink. If this is where your mindset is, please keep it up, because it makes my job (attracting better tenants from your stable and making them mine) so much easier. Better tenants = more money, less headaches. That's the game I'm in. I don't mind spending a little more on the front end.
I think it's bad advice when he says to buy what's "in" today. That makes you a fad chaser which can cost you. Buy neutral things like cabinets and wall paint.
Lol yeah he actually says that in another video... i think it really depends on what you're buying. But yes, i agree with you
I thought that too, but this is to sell now or rent now. I agree though, I love gray paint now...
You need a love button bc I think these are by far my favorite
Ahhh Thank you!!
Awww
Im renovating my first rental, so these are my favorite videos of yours right now!
Nice!!
Same! I was thinking of cabinet lighting but not anymore! Just installed some nice gray cabinets as well!
Are you going to be a pos landlord like this guy?
Hey, how's business going?
I’m about to close on my first income property so I’m feeling the same way. Hope all goes well!
So basically, the whole video is about "How to get the Security deposit from each of my property"... Such a great motivation to share.
Instead, why don't you share "How to create a beautiful house with less money"
The ogs seem to have the attitude that tenants will likely beat up whatever you put in the house, I think it's based on experience
value tips!
I will implement these in my new office!
Bro I love your videos but your thumbnails look so bad. Like way over softened and saturated 🤔
Help me
Cool stuff, discount Ben Affleck, I appreciate the tips!
A $99 metal kitchen sink might be fine, as long as it has deep bowls. I've seen too many noobs cheap out and buy the cheap sinks with shallow depth bowls. Horrible idea.
Oh my God, I rent an apartment currently, have those shallow bowl sinks, hate it passionately. At least the range is gas.
2700k is not very nice in a kitchen. An electrician buddy said most people are going 4000k. I personally put in lights that go from 2700-5000 with the flip of a switch. Using 3500k. Perfect light colour
I personally have a love hate relationship with those damn lights, sometimes I love the higher k lights because it makes the room brighter, but at the same time it's not as "comforting" as a lower k light. By comforting I mean the higher feels more commercial and the lower feels more homey.
@@jimmygangster : Use a "smart" LED bulb that can adjust it's "white" color temperature. I have some Hue bulbs in my living room and I have scenes set up just for this purpose. :)
Marsh Cam 2700k is the magic number always! Have you ever turned on all the lights and seen a 2700k area next to a 4000k area together. It’s awful. Even if walking from one room to another it feels like walking into a hospital. Don’t do it. 2700 2700 2700
@@dariod2666 2700 sucks. 3000 is easily the best. No questions
I love the tip about buying dinged appliance floor models. "just put a magnet on it" hahahaha
Every appliance I've purchased ('fridge, clothes washer / dryer, dish washer) came from a Sears scratch / dent outlet, and were all nearly half off their original costs. Hell, I didn't even buy matching clothes washer / dryer (nor did I buy them at the same time)... ;)
Correct, it is just a machine that performs a function.
He is very incorrect on recommending carpet over wood floors. You will replace carpeting 10 -15 times before you replace a hardwood floor, and the overall costs in the long run saves the property owner money. Also, magnets don't stick to stainless steel appliances that are purchased with dents. This guy also seems very eager to take security deposits from vacating tenants. He sounds like a crook who gives the rental market a bad name.
I love these videos. I do high end work and it is insane how some people spend more money remodeling the property than the actual property is worth.
Thank you!! Couldn’t agree more
Especially in areas with lower property value
This video has nothing to do with new homeowners. It's for rental properties. I would never rent from him. Clearly he is low income oriented. If I went to rent a property and saw fake security cameras, I would leave right then.
There's so many comments saying that he's being a bad landlord by not paying more for things and saying you break it you buy it over things. Like if you mistreat your sink or fan and it breaks why would you not have to pay for it.
A pro burglar will know the difference in home security, a noob burglar won't. Pro burglars follow social media.
10:24 -- are you really spending $146 on primer and just $31 on paint?
Yes
@@MeetKevin Just caught the prices on the primer, your location is about $50 higher than the rest of the US
Good primer is worth buying. Stain-covering primer is super worth it. The "2-in-1" paint + primer really just has extra pigment in it, it's not a true primer.
Search Craigslist for takeout appliances. I bought new stove, microwave vent, and dishwasher from someone who upgraded their new build. They were never used. Saved about 70%
Great idea
@@sarahann530 maybe the builder didn't offer what they wanted or they found it cheaper to buy their own upgrades? I didn't ask. I just loaded up my score and left. In Silicon valley people upgrade kitchens and sell cheap or give away stuff that is new or like new because they are remodeling a house that was already remodeled when they bought it. My gain.
I need to understand this! It's called "takeout"? You go to a showroom/warehouse?
Great video! I'm in the middle of my first rental remodel and these videos and your course are saving me so much time and money. Thank you Kevin!!
Nice!
this dude is practical
I am unfortunately the opposite
Makes me not want to rent from this guy
This shouldn’t be titled “New Homeowners” it should be “Real Estate Investor Beginners”. Cause half the stuff he says would be fine if you plan on staying in the home 20 years but doesn’t make sense if you’re renting it. Also, listening to this guy for a total of 6 minutes made me realize I won’t ever watch his channel again because his presentation of material. If you’re gonna be a “pro” meaning professional, spend some time using actual words instead of “noob” to describe beginners in a subject, just childish.
you mad noob?
Walter Diaz You cannot use full grammar either, so, I’m going to disregard your comment. Congratulations on your subpar IQ.
I agree , he’s an idiot, with a big ego.
I love Target! Just noticed how well priced some of their stuff is!
Heck yeah
hes not saying be cheap on remodelling. hes saying be smart with it. also as a tenant. check stuff as well.
Kevin's newer videos have definitely improved. He comes off so unlikable in this.
Noobs will buy cabinets at home depot
Were should you buy them from then ?
“Luxury” Vinyl Plank looks STUPID. It’s plastic and looks cheap. And you can 100% feel the cheapness below your feet.
Agreed. I would just be looking for the next property. My house was built in 1936 and the wood is great. Really depends who you're renting to. My friend got nice place $300 less than surrounding apartments bc the guy didn't spend $300 to install a garage door opener. He also saved himself maybe $300 by using new metal windows instead of slightly more costly but energy efficient vinyl. Anyone with a brain knows that effectively means higher rent. These two things alone and I'm sure he could have gotten the $300 more per month and it wouldn't have sat empty so long for the apartment considering who would be looking at it. Grabbed it up for a friend in medical program when it finally went down to 900. And he doesn't use the garage bc too much of a pain, except during hail season.
Good general info here but only noobs think that the same exact rules apply to every market.
Sometimes there are expectations for a neighborhood and not meeting them can hurt you, other times there are style/life style differences...know your market.
LED is just as bright and more cost effective, especially the ones with the solar panel. The information you posted would of been great in 2010 👍🏾
For a home you pay the eletricity bill, sure. Thats not the case with the majority of rentals though.
@@nicolcacola What Kevin meant are those old, stick in the mud solar path lights, they are horrible.
However I just bought real bright, wireless, solar powered, motion activated, wall mounted LED lights for 8 bucks a piece.
Regarding quality of materials it's relative to the property you're renovating or trying to rent out. I have a condo on the ocean, rents for $5500 per month. Higher net worth renters want quality. Also I would rather invest in a reit at 7% (mort, olg, sret) than put up with all the headaches to make $300 a month on a rental property. Something to consider.
Cool guy alert! Bet his renters speak highly of him after they rent one of his properties 💩💩
another noob mistake could be demolition without testing for asbestos or lead.
That should be a video how to deal with asbestos and avoid hazmat
If I try to rent a house and see the landlord put in fake security cameras.... I'm just going to pass on that property
@@cbjueueiwyru7472 why
Love these video Kev! Would love to see more Noob vs Pro content
Thank you!!
Having this fella as a landlord would be awful. Is he basically admitting to providing a low quality rental at high quality cost and setting out to charge the tenant for as much as possible?
Kevin is going to save me so much money on my first rehab!
Work with a pro your first couple times. It will pay for itself.
@@HalfStarFilms yeah I plan to start getting into the community in my area and learning from someone who has been at it already. Great advice, thanks!
Are you going to hope the tenants destroy stuff so you can keep the security deposit? This pos gets way to excited about it because he’s a slumlord
The Dongstein he’s NOT a POS...he’s simply giving advice directed to all owners of properties that are rentals a great option of buying cheaper items that could potentially get destroyed should they end up with a “ POS” renter!
Kevin's thinking seems to be good advice, perhaps it's good on low end homes with renters.
You can get stuck on this thinking, But try this method on high end properties, where you do same amount of work, but receive 3X more *Wedge*
money, just won't work. See your investment melt away, then call Kevin he can sell it for cheep (your loss) You pay Kevin 6% on your stupidity.
*Noobs vs pros is really informative* 💪😀
But HomeDepot Has those Floor models there for a Reason, they dont care if its got dents it's to show off that model, so all the rest can come direct from the Vendor without Dents... The only time you can buy a floor model is when that SKU is DIscontinued and then they are usually 25-40% off
u can buy the regular flood light and buy led bulbs for it. best of both worlds
Dont listen to him unless you really want to f everything up. Ive been doing construction for 18 years second generation. If you want to half-ass everything he's your guy
Pretty sure I didn’t say half ass it
Hahahha did you call them Calvin lights 😂😂 I’m pretty sure it’s Kelvin
Great video! Love the Noob vs. Pro format! I bought the duplex I'm living in, (house hacking,) about a year ago. It was pretty much turn key, but, I replaced the UGLY and damaged linoleum bedroom floors on the tenant's side with luxury vinyl plank before I put it up for rent. That made a huge improvement for pretty cheap. I've been tossing around the idea of updating the old 1986 style kitchen(s), but, I'm not sure if it's worth it for me at the moment. Please keep doing videos like this!
Kilz oil-based primer works great and consistently costs less than that Zinsser primer you showed. Overpaying is a Noob move, not a pro move.
Great advice on 95% of the video.
Two shower heads for sure, my wife likes the temp somewhere around hell while I like it not nearly so hot. Lol.
I'M THE SAME WAY!!! My wife BURNS in the shower; i don't get it!!!
@@MeetKevin pro tip, needs near boiling water to remove all the facial polyfilla (aka makeup) :D
Me 2
I agree with a lot of the things you’re saying, but it’s a newb move to purchase a lot of things through homedepot. There are less expensive places out there. Home Depot has insane markups. Other than that great video man.
You can buy from Home Depot if you want. I’m not going to go through a complete SKU list of Home Depot lol. I don’t want to spend the precious time going through it all. Go check out lumber liquidators or a stovers around you if you don’t believe me. Or better yet look on Craigslist, which is second hand, but great deals can be found.
porcelain and ceramic still hold up better than vinyl plank. No worries about using furniture pads and shit when dragging furniture around.
Another helpful video! Thank you. I saved some $$$
Do you ever go to the cart with the wrong color paint cans to see if theres a color you want and can save money on just because someone else didn't want it?
nah -- that works if you have one property --not so good if you're trying to do the same model on all
please make more videos like this where you show what to buy and what not to.
ty!
Ack. I'm definitely on the never carpet side of things. Once you add other damages to a unit the security deposit wont cover it. And a bad tenant can kill new carpet in a year. My record was 6 months, granted this was at the old apartments where you could not get great tenants into. Really helps to have vinyl planks when dealing with water or bug issues to.
I've also moved away form timers for exterior lights. Just get ether light or motion sensors then you don't have to adjust for the season =p.
Great points on the LED light warmness. That I didn't know until following you. With your course I realize just how much I have to step up my game on being current on design aesthetics. My personal oddball tastes are very dated and don't care much about how things look outside of looking in good condition. Roof repairs are so worth it! My first purchase the existing roof was illegally stapled on. A good chunk of them had pulled off form the wind. About 6hr's in the sun with less than $100 in materials the roof lasted me another 10 years =) My father in law is a roofing engineer so I had a good teacher to know what I was doing.
I can attest to storing and moving tooling is a costley pain in the but. But when you can buy stuff for only 30% more used then just renting it I end up buying. I just need to get better about reselling it after I don't have any projects lined up for the equipment. Pawn shops can be a great friend once you know what to look for when your budget is tight.
I went and got that refrigerator with the screen in them for this reason. I dont plan to move and 10 years is a long time for a warranty. Sometimes you just to treat yourself in the most efficient way possible !!! Btw that fridge was marked down from 3500 to 1600 plus a 25% discount at the store , plus my 2%discover cash back ( thanks for the card tip ) plus paying with my samsung watch (another 1% off ) plus (last one I promise ) my electric provider PAID me 75 bucks to take it away !! That's a$ 3600 fridge for under 1000 ..... kev . That tip that you gave 4 sentences towards saved me almost 3000.... THAT DESERVES A VIDEO
NICE!!!
bruh everyone needs an air compressor
This was not a good look for you, Kevin
So, Kevin is the Landlord we all hate!
This really helps me!!! Especially since I’m selling my house to start building 💪🏼 thank you. Keep these coming
anytime!
led lights last longer though
New homeowners tend to LIVE in their "new" home. I bought solar pathway lights and like them. We live out in the dark woods and NEED them. They've been a good investment. We also have high ceilings in the kitchen... it's hard to see in some of the cabinets... I'm planning on wiring in some cabinet lights.... I didn't watch the rest of the vid. I'm making a home to LIVE in! "Resale value" is less important to me than "happy wife" value and enjoying where I live.
keep in mind he's talking about rental properties as a landlord not what to do with your own home that you actually live in
Stop, you're breaking the rules
led pathway lights die out really fast.
2700k is too yellow. I like 4000k.
Inside? MAYBE laundry or garage
@@MeetKevin i tried a 4000k shop light in my bedroom, and the color is really nice. not yellow or blue. But that's just me. I like plain white light. Ended up installing in the kitchen.
I live inside Home Depot, I do all my home repairs and remodeling and save thousands😃
Condescending presentation, casting others' methods in pejorative...negativity like this chases me every time.Kevin is not a pro.
2:20 what the hell is this guy doing
I like 5000K LED (and CFLs for that matter). LEDs do not have an inherent color temperature any more than CFLs do. It’s whatever it’s made to be. It’s whatever it on the side of the box. You’re not “supposed” to get 2700K LED bulbs.. that’s just the ones that are yellow. They make those for people wanting yellow bulbs.. they make the 5000K ones for people like me, who like their light to be white - not blue, but white - 5000K, the same color temperature we use in the studio.
I get that some people don’t like that you being arrogant, but that’s not really my problem. I think it’s fine if you’re right; it just seems strange that you think there is only one way to add value to a property, and that if anyone is doing anything but what you would do, then they must be wasting their money and also be a noob. That’s inaccurate. It’s frankly false. That’s all.
This guy has slumlord vibes
You give creep vibes hard
Punchable face. Punchable personality.
Honestly love these videos. Its unique and something not much youtubers do. Keep these up kevin!
thanks so much brandon!
Non-functioning security cameras could bite you if someone is assaulted/robbed on your property. Right or wrong, expect legal action against you.
Legal action against you? Even if the tenant knows it?
Kevin you said if you are even considering crown molding then your wasting money but in your ua-cam.com/video/LFOCgrbvd6g/v-deo.html video (0:40) you say the crown molding is good. Is it an exception because it is making the entry way look bigger in a tight area?
Thanks again Kevin!
They were smart and ONLY did crown in the entry trucking you into thinking it was everywhere 🤪
And a flip not a rental
@@MeetKevin gotcha! Makes sense! Thanks for the speedy reply before I was even done with the video!
Hey Kevin can you do a noob vs pro on pets in rental? Or just no pets for rentals. Thanks for the video!
Would it just be titled "pets vs pro"? :D
Taking advantage of people. Setting them up.
Nah
These videos of PRO vs NOOB are very helpful; the variety of examples with your experiences make it more useful. Thanks for the tips
Let’s keep it real, nobody thinks solar walkway lights increases value lol
Probably the most valuable 6 minutes I have spent in real estate investing research in the last 2 years. (Watched at 2X.)
If you decide to buy a cheaper light bulb instead of led bulb, please keep in mind that majority of people in the United States does not know how to change their own light bulb, so when they do go out, your tenants are gonna come and knock on your door for help instead of changing it for themselves and therefore, costing you money.
300-4000 is actual daylight type color, the best to see by and do not cause headaches, avoid anything over4000Kelvins as they will show more blue light.
2700K is just too yellow to be useful compared to 3-4k brightness lights!
Dammit Kevin, I just bought LED sensor lights for my front yard lol 🤣
Always great content!!! Bigger pockets needs to interview you on their podcast!!
Ok, I did research when buying my LED wafer lights for my kitchen for resale. They have the option for 2700k, 3k, 4k and 5k all in one by a switch. Now for a kitchen many pros say they should be at 4k for the best light. (Many modern homes you notice they are at least 3k-4k in the kitchens). So I am confused with your 2700 recommendation. I DO know in anything but the kitchen it should be at 2700. Maybe that's what you are referring to?
bro those cheap fiberglass panels for showers... just no... institutions use crap like that... they bring the value of a house down... nobody wants the dirtiest place in the house to look cheap! It makes your skin crawl... disgusting.
Hardwood floor will never be dated. Vinyl plank will be dated one day. So when u go to sell the house you'll have less value one day
You can also refinish hardwood
Good concept for the video, didn't think of a home rental like that before, like a Macdonalds sandwich built for cheap for the average consumer, acceptable quality, average presentation, means acceptable profit. (And satisfied customers)
Dude you are like so WRONG on stainless steel sinks. I have a 14 gauge 304-grade cold rolled stainless steel sink. It does not dent at all even with heavy use. It has sound deadening insulation. It is deep and HUGE! The strength of a stainless steel sink or its ease of being dented depends on the gauge of the steel used. The higher the gauge the cheaper and more easily damaged the sink. The 304 grade means the steel alloy won't rust. Yeah dude you buy a 21 gauge sink for your rental its crap!
Home Depot segment is excellent....As a Motion Picture Set Designer, I try to stick to your notion of Rental materials selection... It is hard with a Hollywood Hills rental...?
9:55 please DO NOT buy the maintenance paint. I just tried it. It sucks. I applied the primer from this video prior too. Multiple coats in, still not complete bc the paint coat is so thin and cheap quality. Save your time and buy BEHR or KW paint