All Forum Posts by: Tom Rychlewski
Tom Rychlewski has started 9 posts and replied 26 times.
Post: City requiring driveway replacement or repair in Kansas City, MO

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
I bought a house in Kansas City, MO last year and noticed that the driveway had significant issues. It has large cracks and is uneven due to an extremely large tree growing right next to it. By large, i mean a diameter of almost 5' at the base.
when I purchased the house this was one of the first things that i looked to repair. unfortunately the three people i had come out and look at it said that by repairing the driveway they would likely cut the main root of the tree and kill it. Since this tree is massive, it would likely cost $10K to cut it down. this would put me at $13K to repair a driveway and clear out the tree which will significantly impact my cash flow.
Because of this i figured it would just be easier to ignore the issue all together and deal with an unattractive driveway. It wasn't impacting the rent or deterring renters.
Yesterday, the city informed me that i was in violation of an ordinance to not have cracks in driveways over 1" wide and that it must be repaired immediately.
Does anyone have any ideas of how to resolve this issue? the things that i had evaluated right now were as follows:
- remove the driveway all together.
- pour gravel over top of the driveway so that there are no cracks.
- asphalt over top of the driveway. I figure this is a bad solution since the tree will continue to cause issues.
Has anyone else ever ran into an issue like this in the past? Any Advice?
Post: Buy and Hold in Blue Springs, MO

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- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
@Marissa Carroll it feels like you may be forcing something to work here that may not for you. I would say hold out until you find a deal that works for you. when you find a deal but it doesn't work; you shouldn't be afraid to make an offer that works for you.
Ultimately at the end of the day, we are not in this market to lose money. I live near BS but haven't invested in that market myself. I would say find an area that you are comfortable with and wait for the right deal. Driving for dollars is a really good way to find a property in an area that you like for a price that works for you.
If you are willing to put in some sweat equity, you may be able to get closer to 2% rather than 1%.
good luck.
Post: Appliance Repair In Kansas City MO

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
Typically I repair my own appliances, however, I believe the problem is beyond my knowledge. Does anyone know a good appliance repair person in Kansas City, MO or Independence MO? I called sears but they can't make an appointment for 5 days which is a long time without a refrigerator.
Post: Privacy options for window in shower

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
I'm going through this same issue on a house i just bought. Looks like there are lots of static cling film options on amazon. I would recommend taking a look and choosing a style that you like. They are a little tedious to install, but they look great when done.
Post: Looking for a good mason/Tile guy in Kansas CIty

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
I need some help with some tile floors that need to be replaced in a bathroom and a tenant hit a brick wall that needs to be repaired. If anyone would recommend someone in the KC area that is reliable and reasonably priced i would really appreciate it!
Post: Looking for a good painter in KC

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- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
Has anyone worked with a good painter who has reasonable prices and is reliable in the KC area?
Post: Rent Payment solutions

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- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
Post: Security deposit return sent back

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- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
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Post: what is the builder fair fees other than a % of Tot cost ?

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- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
Post: Home Inspections

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
i think investors would like big ticket items that a handyman can't repair quickly. I have paid $600 in the past whic seemed like a complete rip off. I would be interested in anything that will lead to further damage if not repaired, things that are expensive to mitigate, or any repairs that will cost more than $500 to repair. I'm handy an can see a door doesn't latch myself.
I also would love to have a Rough Cost to repair so I can get an idea of what my finances look like. Don't need a quote, just an idea of cost.