All Forum Posts by: Christian Bors

I've debated several times in my head whether or not to replace these kitchen cabinets.  They don't look horrible, but they clearly need some work.  I don't think the pictures below look as bad as they do in real life.  Maybe its because I just pulled off the crappy paneling surrounding the kitchen and since its an older house the floor has settled causing it to be uneven.  Anyways, for this room; I am painting, tearing down the ceiling tiles to replace with sheet rock, new linoleum flooring and use beaded wainscoting where the old paneling was.  What should I do with these cabinets?  Would painting, add new hardware, place left over vinyl inside the cabinets and change the faucet bring the life back to these things?  Or should I just send 1k to buy new ones?  Also, would it be worth installing a new laminate countertop?  This particular property rents for 800 a month.  I would classify this as a C property.  

Thanks

Christian 

I love the nonchalant attitude.  Your posts crack me up.  I'm pretty sure tasks such as these would take the average DIYer 1 day of frustration, 1 day of confusion and 1 day to realize I should hire someone to fix this haha.....

@Ryan King I know painting the floors was much easier, but I am not sure on this decision.  I understand you are targeting college students, but I personally don't like it.  I think  you will attract frat stars instead of the quiet nerds. 

@Ryan King Is that the primer on the floors or did you paint the floors white?

Just watched a couple of videos.  It doesn't seem too difficult to replace the pump.  I am going to trouble shoot a couple things over the weekend to see if I can determine the problem.  I am actually thinking its not the well pump that needs to be replaced but the pressure take.  Its a duplex with 2 separate pressure tanks.  On one side the pressure is completely fine.  I am assuming if the well pump needed to be replace, neither side would actually have water.   I appreciate the input!

@Jeremy Dolan

@Matthew Paul

@Account Closed Killz oil based is great.  Love that stuff.  I've used it many times.  Usually when I'm done I feel like I've been hanging with snoop dogg all day, but it sure gets rid of smell. 

@Joni F. time to start going to your local reia groups.  Don't listen to the poor excuses a few realtors gave you.  Try harder to find a realtor that better fits your needs.  Look on realtor.com for small multi.  Contact the listing agent and tell them your plan.   Hint Hint; when you call the listing agent they will try very hard to sell that particular house.  Be up front with your requirements.  Tell them you are looking for an investor friendly agent and you need helping finding a property that meets XYZ requirements.  Ask them if they currently own any rentals?  If its not a good fit, keep calling agents or get a referral from someone local who's already investing. 

@Matthew Paul Very good stuff.  I'm pretty sure I'm on the verge of replacing a well pump on one of my properties.  The tenant is complaining about low water pressure.  I am hoping to replace it myself so I can learn about how these things work.  I definitely do not want to be replacing pumps in the future, but I would like to know the basics.  Hopefully my replacement is not nearly as complicated as you described or I might be force to spend the 1500.

@Dan Maschmeier Am I missing something?  How do you anticipate she will be able to pay back 75k in 18 months w/o a job?

@David Krulac Yeah, I am chalking this up as a learning a experience.  I was splitting hairs.  No point in prolonging any interaction with her.  Give back the deposit and move on.  I've learned from this mistake.  The white car does not visit any properties.  I don't want the tenants to form any incorrect opinions.  Also, I took your advice and changed the lock to a dead bolt so I won't have to worry about any tenants locking themselves out :)