All Forum Posts by: Jim S

Don't you mean...."Nothing pisses me off more than having to flush...."

Wood floors always look richer and more upscale in rentals but are not as durable as tile. If you go with wood, I would use a natural finish which is no stain, just a low gloss clear. It will be the most durable as the natural finish is least likely to show wear and tear.
As for carpet, assume you will need to replace it every rental cycle.

Last one left me a large box of self help tapes (ironic), how to improve your sex life dvds(yuk) , and a new sofa(sold on craigs list...thank you).

We use a standard lease that we download online from the county realtors association. On top of it I write in bold letters "no pets, no smoking, no daycare" and I have them initial it. If you think a dog is an issue? if you insurance company finds out there is home based daycare in the rental they will either double your insurance or drop you.

It blows me away why we continue to purchase Chinese manufactured products; especially construction, food and safety.

If I remember correctly, if you add 10% more $$ for principle reduction each month, you will pay off your 30 year mortgage in 21 years.

Our target is $40,000 on homes that arv for $180,000 to $400,000.

I have always thought that satin nickel hinges were too industrial and painting the ugly brass hinges white softened the hardware. Plus $6 saving per door is a 6 pack of beer! For that matter, the whole house represents a great bottle of wine/ single malt scotch!

If it is an issue, why don't you allow your mortgage provider to automatically debit it out of your account?

Evaporations?