Investor · Springfield, MA · Member since 2010 · 277 posts · 84 votes
So I wanted to start a thread on what to do about making one's rental units as durable as possible.
- Hardwood flors where ever you can with 4 coats of poly
- I find this looks great and is minimal effort and quick for turn overs.
- VTC tile in kitchens.
- Very rugged and if some tiles crack you can just pull it up and replace only the one tile.
- Pex plumbing
- more give, less likely to get stolen :-)
- Staining trim work instead of painting
- I hate having to repaint all the time. Very time consuming.
Please lets all share ideas and little trick we have come up with over the years. Thanks.
Landlord · Seattle, WA · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
Great idea, I am looking at an apartment complex that has great oak floors that previous owners covered with carpet. I plan to remove carpeting and finish the hardwood floors primarily because I expect this finish to be more maintenance free.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Camden, NJ · Member since 2010 · 126 posts · 55 votes
16y
locktite(blue) on all door knobs, smoke detectors with 10 year batteries pre-installed so tenant cant take them out, make SURE toilet has no play in it or rocks, pre exterminate...use fipronil roach gel for all the roaches not listed on lease that they bring with them.