All Forum Posts by: Justin Tahilramani

You really want to go to the store and see them in person. Get a sample and try to scratch it with your nail, coin, key, etc. In my opinion that's the only real way to determine how much abuse the flooring will hold up to. Some scratch very easily - others wear like cast iron.

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Originally posted by @Brandon Stevenson:

Since the basement will be a play room for the kids, was thinking we probably need a water barrier since it's concrete and some padding for the feel.

I do like these planks since it has padding already included, and it's the color I like with a good price. so may just need to put a water barrier underneath it. These planks don't call out being water resistant though.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Quick...

That is a laminate flooring, not an LVP. LVP is a far superior product.

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Also - unless you are in a tourist destination that deals with STRs as a matter of routine, good luck getting a local police officer or sheriff to force your guest to leave regardless of how long their reservation is for. Many will simply tell you that its a civil matter and to take it up in court (even if the guest really is trespassing).

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There are so many STR hosts that are terrified of a guest holding over, or renting for more than 30 days. Why? Is it because you read one sensationalized story of how a guest got over on a host? Of course it CAN happen, but its exceedingly rare.

If you choose to only do short stays because that is what works for your business model - more power to you. If you turn down long term reservations because you are worried about having to evict a guest that turns into a tenant - you need to stop acting out of fear.

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Originally posted by @Brandon Stevenson:

Hello!

About 2 weeks ago the wife and I closed on our new home. Everything looked great until carpet cleaners hit the carpets with a black light and found all the stains left behind from the previous owners pets X.X. Wife opted to replace all the flooring in the basement with the luxury vinyl planks, as I've seen recommended here as well.

Curious on what underlay is recommended by the pros! This flooring is for a basement in the greater Indianapolis area. Concrete floor that we may end up spreading a layer of Kilz down. When removing the carpet underlay, some parts were stuck due to the severity of the pet mess. Thinking of using the "water proof" flooring due to having kids that don't follow the "no drinks outside the kitchen" rule. But if you feel water resistant is good enough, that opens up some options on the plank itself.

Thank you for all your input!

-Stevenson

Not all LVP requires an underlayment. They sell some that is glue down, which adheres directly to the slab. Ive used both with good luck.

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Originally posted by @Sandra K Shirah:

I'm on the fence about this one...

The REO property I'm interested in is in a subdivision that the ground water is partially contaminated by THC from a manufacturing plant. The geologist and toxicologist hired by the plant for ground and air sampling has assured me that the property is not in the contaminated area (I have these contacts because my current residence a block over has vapors coming in through the foundation and remediation in progress). As a broker, I know the contamination will significantly reduce the value of homes in the neighborhood (zero), and I imagine the company will eventually buy the homes actually contaminated...but if I could purchase the property in question at a large discount and rent (w/proper disclosures) at even half the average rental of the neighborhood ($950-$1100)... The broker in me and the investor in me is at war... any thoughts?

Stay away. The fact that you are a broker will make it even worse if you end up with claims against you from a tenant. Not to mention - even with "proper disclosure" - how could you possibly rent a home to a family that may have contaminated ground water? The scientists hired by the PLANT told you everything was ok? You weren't born yesterday were you?

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After they sand your floors they will be able to lay down 4-6 different stains and let you choose which one looks the best.

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@Lucas Carl - possibly, but you are fooling yourself if you think this will be over for STRs in the next 60-90 days. Things probably won't return to normal for 6-9 months. Summer season will be shot.

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Originally posted by @Luke Carl:

New property. LIGHT reno. Tenant coming Wednesday. Fridge hole is 36" the 36" fridges are 1k+ the $700 fridges are 30" deal with the 3" on each side or what?

Also fridge and stove are black. Black fridge is hard to find these days just go stainless?

Not sure why I'm over thinking this so hard. I used to pound beer until 3am on Friday nights. Look at me now! Lol.

Thanks.

So get drunk and go shopping online for a fridge. Tomorrow you will figure out if you ended up with a 30 or 36" - maybe even a micro fridge if you are really hammered.

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