Comments on: Carpet or Tile? Rehab Decision Making for Nervous Newbies http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/ Learn, Network, Invest Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:37:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Johnhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-88396 John Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:08:16 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-88396 I had to laugh at the bit about "And it might attract an unmarked van to swipe the lovely appliances." :)Although this might sound odd coming from me - carpet might not be the best way to add value to a rehab.Unless there's a problem with the carpet (think "brown 1970's throw-back", colors that clash with your new scheme, hideous shag-pile or just more dirt than a steam clean can solve), new carpet [or tiles] probably won't add enough value to warrant the investment.If you can avoid it, it might be best to just find a paint scheme that compliments the carpet, do a quick steam clean, and concentrate on other "low investment, high return" areas.Otherwise you might find you're over-capitalizing on the wrong things.(The one exception... If you're doing a rehab on a property with a 6-figure margin, carpet makes a big difference.)-JM I had to laugh at the bit about “And it might attract an unmarked van to swipe the lovely appliances.” :)

Although this might sound odd coming from me – carpet might not be the best way to add value to a rehab.

Unless there’s a problem with the carpet (think “brown 1970′s throw-back”, colors that clash with your new scheme, hideous shag-pile or just more dirt than a steam clean can solve), new carpet [or tiles] probably won’t add enough value to warrant the investment.

If you can avoid it, it might be best to just find a paint scheme that compliments the carpet, do a quick steam clean, and concentrate on other “low investment, high return” areas.

Otherwise you might find you’re over-capitalizing on the wrong things.

(The one exception… If you’re doing a rehab on a property with a 6-figure margin, carpet makes a big difference.)

-JM

]]> By: Mannyhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-77605 Manny Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:19:55 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-77605 I would definitely go with a nice tile type of floor. Carpets cost a lot less but in the long run you will be investing more on them. You don't have to clean the tile floors as ofter as carpets. If you can afford to get granite go for it. I would definitely go with a nice tile type of floor. Carpets cost a lot less but in the long run you will be investing more on them. You don’t have to clean the tile floors as ofter as carpets. If you can afford to get granite go for it.

]]> By: Richard Warrenhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53316 Richard Warren Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:36:13 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53316 Connie, you hit the nail on the head once again. It is all about knowing your market. You need to meet or slightly exceed the area standard of houses for sale in order to have a good shot at making a profit.Nice job! Connie, you hit the nail on the head once again. It is all about knowing your market. You need to meet or slightly exceed the area standard of houses for sale in order to have a good shot at making a profit.

Nice job!

]]> By: LSU FOOTBALL TICKETShttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53310 LSU FOOTBALL TICKETS Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:10:30 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53310 Love the last pics! Very nice.It is a good feeling when you take a nasty old house and make it look nice. Makes ya feel good huh?:O) Love the last pics! Very nice.

It is a good feeling when you take a nasty old house and make it look nice. Makes ya feel good huh?

:O)

]]> By: Steven Boorsteinhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53291 Steven Boorstein Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:37:47 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53291 Great points. I think a lot of newbies miss the point of determining what goal they are trying to accomplish. What you do and the materials you use are different in rentals as compared to flips. Knowing what competing houses in the area have for a flip can help make sure you are getting the best return for an upgrade as you don't want to be the best house in the community since buyers won't pay for that privilage. And, knowing your rental market can help ensure you are upgrading for the biggest bang for your buck.Steven Boorstein Landlord Business Insider Great points. I think a lot of newbies miss the point of determining what goal they are trying to accomplish. What you do and the materials you use are different in rentals as compared to flips. Knowing what competing houses in the area have for a flip can help make sure you are getting the best return for an upgrade as you don’t want to be the best house in the community since buyers won’t pay for that privilage. And, knowing your rental market can help ensure you are upgrading for the biggest bang for your buck.

Steven Boorstein
Landlord Business Insider

]]> By: Rick Marnon, Howellhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53273 Rick Marnon, Howell Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:33:45 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53273 I like the look of the new kitchen. It really gives it a new and not a worn out look. Makes it appealing to those out there looking for a rental. They would rather pay a little more to get something nice, than to save a little and live under a slum lord. Looks great.Rick Marnon, Brighton I like the look of the new kitchen. It really gives it a new and not a worn out look. Makes it appealing to those out there looking for a rental. They would rather pay a little more to get something nice, than to save a little and live under a slum lord. Looks great.

Rick Marnon, Brighton

]]> By: Fixemup Terryhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53262 Fixemup Terry Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:50:49 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53262 Connie,I agree with you that "the payoff" all makes it seem worthwhile. One of my favorite feelings is completing a difficult project in a fixer-upper house and savoring the satisfaction of making a run down house look good again.Carpet or tile? Sometimes it pays to go with vinyl. Connie,

I agree with you that “the payoff” all makes it seem worthwhile. One of my favorite feelings is completing a difficult project in a fixer-upper house and savoring the satisfaction of making a run down house look good again.

Carpet or tile? Sometimes it pays to go with vinyl.

]]> By: Mr Pasadena Lasikhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53256 Mr Pasadena Lasik Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:16:11 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/12/29/carpet-or-tile-rehab-decision-making-for-nervous-newbies/#comment-53256 I would for sure go with the tile! If you have the budget to go with a really nice tile I think it's a lot classier. I would for sure go with the tile! If you have the budget to go with a really nice tile I think it’s a lot classier.

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