All Forum Posts by: Nazz Wang

Hi BP Family,

I want to ask what your favorite wall paint color and finish (flat, satin, etc.) are for your rentals. Or if you have a bad color or brand that failed miserably, please do tell.

I have always painted my properties the same color, Vanilla Brandy in Eggshell. I would use the same color in high gloss in bathrooms and kitchens. But recently I have encountered a problem. I was patching up some paint in a rental in San Diego, where the weather is dry and sunny 355 days of the year. On all the walls, directly facing the sun or now, the newly painted color was noticeably lighter than the original paint. They were from the same paint can! I ended up having to repaint a few highly stained walls and was very surprised by this. I did take all the precautions, mixing the paint well, prepping the walls, waiting a few days for the paint to completely dry. I am not sure why this happened but can only assume the walls got darker with time. So I want to see what are your favorite paint brand, color and finish for your rentals that have been proven to last and maintain their original color.

I have heard from someone that they use off white colors like Swedish Coffee.  Maybe the darker colors don't work as well in the long term? Horror stories welcome too.

@Shawn Holsapple 

Thanks Shawn! You have been so much help!

Nazz

@James Syed 

James,

Thanks for the info. Wow it is a big expense. May I ask who pays for it in common practice, the tenant or landlord?

Would it be possible to ask what your experience has been for repairs and maintenance and cap ex on sfr rentals, 3 bd 2 ba, in the Midwest where it snows, such as Indianapolis or Cincinnati? II am from southern ca and has no experience with snow maintenance and properties with basements. I am looking at some but and holds and are not sure what to put in for landscaping, r/m and cap ex. It seems like landscaping would also include snow ploughing?

@Brian Burke 

Thanks Brian. I will post as a separate question in the forum and see what everyone has to say.

James Syed Brian Burke Hi James and Brian, Would it be possible to ask what your experience has been for r/m and cap ex on sfr rentals, 3 bd 2 ba, in the Midwest where it snows, such as Indianapolis or Cincinnati? II am from southern ca and has no experience with snow maintenance and properties with basements. I am looking at some but and holds and are not sure what to put in for landscaping, r/m and cap ex. It seems like landscaping would also include snow ploughing?

I want to expand my questions to all Indianapolis properties targeting college and university students. How has it been going for your college landlords out there?

Hi BP family,

I am looking into Indianapolis and am wondering if anyone has experience owning properties whose target tenants are Indiana Wesleyan University students? It seems like everyone is required to live on campus unless they are adults or are families. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Nazz

Ah a I found the podcast about running your rental units as a customer service oriented business by Al Williamson.

http://louisvillegalsrealestateblog.com/al-williamson-building-wealth-in-inner-city-neighborhoods-podcast-episode

@Jon Holdman 

Really sorry to hear you and your family suffered such circumstances. And WOW you did a fast turn around! Thanks for all the details you provided. It gives me a clear prospective when dealing with water in the house. Thanks for the advice!