All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

A fin comb is like $7. Works way faster than a butter knife. Those also work too though.

5 bedrooms and only one place to wash the stank off is less than ideal. Definitely add it.

Can I add my own mistakes? - not including a dishwasher when replacing kitchen cabinets. - single sink vs double sink in kitchen - cheapest tub when replacing (read : 11” depth vs. ~15”) - floating vanity in a buy & hold.. someone is definitely sitting on that until it breaks someday - running carpet all the way to front door in a basement renovation.. (no wet boots entry area of tile or vinyl plank)

I know what batteries they take, I’ve run disposable and rechargeable and haven’t noticed much of a difference (though I did have a rechargeable one with a dead short after a few weeks).

Not sure how previous poster is getting 6m from Arlo batteries. I get about 12 days from my rechargeables. That’s in the cold also though. Black & white and long battery life mode (low res). It’s short enough I wouldn’t consider them for a rental, way too much time input required.

My go to is a CIL colour called”touch of grey”. It’s the lightest I can find that still pops well on white trim. I also do the chair rail trick mentioned above but simply because then I can paint the bottom 42” that generally are the only place that show wear... means I paint in less than half the time. I don’t do an accent colour below the rail, but if you do remember the rule about colours getting lighter as they go up... ie: use a darker shade below the rail.

If it looks like a junkyard direct them to the nearest self storage location. Also if it’s a mice problem waiting to happen do the same.

During busy times I have a VA post ads for me. Get very clear on expectations and do everything you can to make their life easier. Example: I number pictures 1-10 so they never post in wrong order. I write the ads.

I’ll add a couple more: -If you’re in furnace country, grab a spare thermocouple, and a Phillips screwdriver at the dollar store. Mark the thermocouple wire w electrical tape or similar. Leave the screwdriver on the furnace with the thermocouple. I could talk a 6 year old through replacing one so chances are your $20/hr handyman can do it and help you avoid an after hours charge of double time labour. - some Gatorade in the toilet tank while you poke smoke alarms will let you know if your flapper is leaking and costing you $. - grab a $5 ground fault indicator tool for new purchase walk throughs.. $5 might save you $5,000. - welcome baskets.. $40 at dollar store and 99% of landlord won’t do it. I can grab what I need in 10 min max. Only two things not optional for my welcome basket are 2x picture hanging kits, and a bunch of those felt sticky things for furniture legs. If they have a pet, dog/cat treats. Batteries. Cleaning stuff. TP. Stove burner liners. Smelly candle. Some Lysol wipes. Anything handy when all your stuff is in a box “somewhere” goes in the basket.

Great post. Valuable tips here that can be used over an over to eliminate headaches and save $. I’ll add: -Due to the length & legal wording on my lease, I did up a parallel simply worded one for when we do signings. They don’t sign it, but I let them keep it for future reference. Their Lease copy gets emailed so they never lose it. - digital deadbolts (schlage), one landlord code for all, one contractor code (rotating annual) for all. Lockbox w backup keys out of site (but on site). - 5” eves. 4x4” treated post near property line ~10’ from the house. Discharge goes out to post then down. Get it away from the house first. It isn’t that pretty, but it’s effective. - always double sink in kitchen. Always dishwasher when renovating. Even if it has to be 18” wide. - no light fixtures that take anything other than a regular LED bulb. Ever. - always sink 12’ posts & put a header over a gate entry. You’ll adjust the gate way less (basically never) even if you’re in the near arctic like I am. - pre screen, and send the application before hand digitally. Tell them to bring it filled out and if They don’t like the place they simply don’t submit it once viewed. - everything is in Dropbox. Within 5 minutes of getting noticed to vacate my add is posted. - take pics of model/ serial # of all appliances. Use the same appliance parts supplier and they’ll likely have them on file, but if not, you will. Store in Dropbox or similar in the appropriate folder labeled by property address - once you’ve got a few,.. buy a nice scanner that scans directly to Dropbox or similar. Phone apps work, but man my Epson is a heck of a lot quicker!