All Forum Posts by: Matt Gragg

@Sarah D. you can build a short wall where the base cabinets will be installed. Put a finished end panel on the end cabinet next to the fridge so you don't see the gap. Your counter top will be a little deeper then the typical 24"-25" counter top. The upper portion of the wall will stay the same so you are still able to hang the wall cabinet next to the window like you mentioned. This will however shift the connecting base cabinets the distance the wall is framed out towards the door in the picture. If it was me I would move the sink below the window and put the stove next to the fridge with a drawer base between them.

Do you have the measurements for the room?

@Christine Taylor What are the details for the triplex?

@Sarah D. Do you have a picture of the whole room? I have another idea too but need to see how the room is laid out.

@Sarah D. Sometimes once the plumbing is altered or touched it will all have to be updated. As the old original plumbing was not installed with the same requirements as today's standards. Sometimes it is less of a headache with city/county, planning, permitting, inspections etc. to fir the wall out. Another option would be to install a larger sink base to eliminate the need for any plumbing being moved.

@Sarah D. Another option would be to fir the wall out / build a new wall in front of it. Most areas require this to be accessible as it is a clean out for the sewer line.  

Interested to see what everyone is paying for their flip house to be rehabbed and more importantly, timelines to complete the work.

Looking at the possibility of investing in other areas, just curious to see how much the costs and timelines vary state by state and area by area.

Lets use this as a base for the numbers: 

3 bedroom 1 bath home 1600 sq ft. (no garage) single story, lap siding, vinyl windows, laminate roof.

We won't add the removal of any walls from the kitchen to the dining room (like we usually do) because this can vary depending on if it's a load bearing wall, if it has plumbing, electrical or heating to reroute, reconfigure or remove etc. (No structural changes)

Repair rear deck and front porch to usable condition and paint apr. 250 sq ft total (remove & replace 4, 2x6x8 deck boards)

Floor repair where needed near back door (attach 3 2x10x8 floor joist to existing floor joist to reinforce soft floor) install new subfloor in area of repair.

Drywall repair for bathroom, closet, laundry and master bedroom areas where needed (up to 200 sq ft with knockdown texture)

Skim coat areas of house with dated wood grain style texture and re-texture where needed (approximately 1200 sq ft) 

Install bathroom vanity, sink, hardware etc. (36" vanity)

Install kitchen cabinets (8 base, 6 wall)

Install appliances (dishwasher, microhood combo, electric range, fridge)

Install new plugs and switches entire house (14 switches, 4 GFCI, 36 grounded tamper proof plug ins)

Install all light fixtures interior and exterior (15 total)

Install counter top for kitchen (white quartz slab / granite or tile 32 sq ft "never formica for our flips")

Paint interior walls and ceiling one color and trim one color

Install interior doors (pre-hung 6 panel @ 10 doors)

Install interior trim base, window and door trim (approximately 1200 L/F)

Install windows where broken @ 2 (24x24 bathroom window, 36x60 bedroom window)

Install all flooring, carpet (500 sq ft) laminate (1,000 sq ft) sheet vinyl (100 sq ft). All prep done.

Install tub shower combo (3 piece surround + tub)

Install towel / tp holder

Install toilet

Install 1/4 turn stainless steel valves on sinks, toilet, fridge, W/D (if applicable) 

Paint exterior with minor prep/repair body and trim

Install 5 smoke and 2 co2 detectors 

Clean roof and gutters (standard 4/10 roof approximately 80 L/F gutters

Pressure wash walk way (3' x 30') / driveway (20' x 60')

Final clean

Here are a couple pictures of our typical flips before and after. 

Looking to connect with investors, wholesalers and contractors in Washington State.

We have a strong network of well seasoned individuals and looking to add to it.

Would love to hear feedback on this topic as well.

@Myron D. Tacoma can be a great place to invest as long as you are in the right part of town.

I would say the North end of Tacoma is a great place to invest for multifamily properties. Also the surrounding areas to include Puyallup, South hill, Edgewood, Milton etc are also great areas. 

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Welcome to Washington State @David Pierce 

Tacoma, Olympia and Lacey are great areas to invest in.

We are always entertaining the idea of new partnerships!

Let me know if you have any questions.