All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

I figure it was an appraisel of some sort he was speaking to the gentleman with him that his is how units look after they become vacant. The photos were wide shots of living room kitchen and hallway to bathroom. Really nothing detailed and they were in and out in less then 5 minutes. I have issues with him because he won't usually call back and is really inconsistent when he does. I also have issues because a building was built next door that bricked over two windows and asked a deduction but he refused. No communication on safety or even acknowledging that they know we are losing two windows. It mostly was a guessing game and lots of letters and voicemails. There just always seems to be a lack of communication and whatever fixes seem like patch jobs. For he most part I will write a letter not allowing permission of use and contact of the company who took those photos for privacy because I personally don't want my personal space free to the public. I appreciate everyone's input.

Random question regarding if this is a regular thing where a bank comes by with the landlord to take some general photos of apartments for annual reviews or something. He didn't snoop around it was hallway and living room kitchen shots. I stupidly let my landlord inside without asking for more information and without asking asking for a prior written letter of appointment. I feel like I was duped and now I don't know where the photos will be. Any landlord on BP have done this before or had to do this with their bank. I'd like to write a letter to my landlord to not use those photos and to delete them. Thank You

Disclaimer. This only applies to NYC unfortunately. But I'd love to see something like these sites that could serve states or nationwide.

Hi All,

I'm new and of course never rehabbed before. All over the podcasts I hear it's so hard to find a contractor. Well I stumbled upon this article that offered some web portals to find services and tips. Sweeten and Bolster. Seems very hi end and modern in the web design but I like it and I think it could be useful. This is a hi tech world and this could come in handy.

Justin

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150324/bed-stuy/...

good thing I question everything. Especially RK and his book. BP is a wealth of knowledge and I'm glad there are people here not afraid to speak the truth and saying don't buy into some of this stuff. It is disappointing to hear the book be a huge influence to many of the podcast guests then to read about how the courses are huge scams. I saw an investigative report on Youtube. Truly disheartening. Even the hosts say they are not trying to sell and be as transparent as possible. ugh. 

Where does everyone source their rehab materials? Home Depot? Lowes? I have never rehab a place but feel the big box stores can't give me the best quality and prices. Not sure about liquidator stores either. Strategies? Private vendors on custom items like countertops, cabinets, windows, etc. getting quotes or negotiating prices on bulk buys like wood floors, tiles. A lighting designer or someone that understands flow of a unit. That probably can just be intuition and personal feeling as well. Thanks

Thank You Steve, Al, Colleen,

I appreciate the strategies suggest and doing one thing at a time, especially fixing the elevator last! it is a small building with a good commercial business downstairs. 

I'm very interested in sustainability and living in non toxic environments. Has anyone ever rehabbed or marketed their properties with low Voc paints, sustainably harvested wood or bamboo, cork or refurbished wood. energy saving appliances, air filters, fruit trees, water gardens, passive house. I'm thinking this is something I would like to do but of course it's all about economics and these green things usually cost more. But maybe it can command higher rental or saleprices

Hi @Ray H.

Yes I have absolutely no experience and yes I have no specifics. It is sort of driving me bonkers. I am out of state and will have to get all those numbers for the calculators which I have been scanning over. I may be overly ambitious and planning way too far ahead of myself. BP has been a great resource and I will continue reading, listening and learning. As of now I have probably asked enough questions and just will wait once I hit specific and detailed problems. As for the profile comment , maybe I will change it. It was meant to be tongue and cheek as I might be a landlord one day and called those terrible names. And to be honest my landlord is a terrible communicator and will rarely ever return my calls or even text or email me on concerns. Let alone follow up. But I will get a rent bill in the mail every month. Things I am keeping an ear and eye on about how to be a good and responsible landlord. Thanks for your input @Ray Hurteau  and @Bill G. 

hey Bill. 

Not sure if I was clear. This is a small residential building. 5 floors and a ground floor commercial with a restaurant renting. Doesn't have a functioning elevator which I would want replaced. Probably the biggest capex for the property. Hopefully renovations on units can come quickly afterwards. I think what you suggested for marketing is good but I doubt I need it in this area. Hospitals and Colleges in area plus close to financial district. Walkable to public transit. Other luxury hi rises are being built but too expensive not my target audience. But I can still command market prices in prime downtown area.

1st season free on Netflix.