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Chuck B. How do you "harden" your rentals?
5 December 2021 | 380 replies
I'm not sure I would pay to do this in a house, but there is no visual difference and it's tough as nails.  
Satyam Mistry Tenant Proofing Tips
30 December 2021 | 18 replies
Use of LVP flooringUse LED lighting without bulbsUse satin or semi gloss paint for easier cleaning of wallsBlack appliances instead of stainless show less scratching over time & still look updatedLine kitchen cabinets and drawers with vinyl sheet for protectionPut bath fan on same switch as light in bathroom to ensure air circulationRemove garbage disposal if not newer due to continuous maintenance Remove exterior door knobs that have locks to avoid tenant lock outs, use deadbolt insteadRemove closet doors if they become an issue especially large bifold ones, install a curtain rod or leave exposedRe caulk areas as needed during turnoverInstall door stoppersUse curtain rods on larger windows, let tenants get drapesThermostats that cannot be reduced or increased above certain thresholdsSchedule HVAC maintenance twice a yearSchedule gutter cleaning once a yearPhysically mailing 2 tenant tip letters a year with reminders incorporating visual images  Interested in hearing more suggestions from others!
Steve S. Best way to remove odors from Indian food during turnover?
20 May 2018 | 13 replies
I’m a very visual learner.
Emil M. Soundproofing apartment ceiling
8 June 2022 | 9 replies
For a visual of this, google "soundproof ceiling detail" and look at the pictures.
S Harper Damage Deposit Itemization - how detailed do you get?
5 September 2017 | 9 replies
Don't worry about "tenant insistence" as you have visual and written proof to the contrary. 
John Park Tenant sees a ghost. What should my response be?
15 August 2018 | 117 replies
If the EMF level is extremely high, it can actually make people have visual  and  auditory hallucinations.
Conrad Legé FHA or FHA 203k (rehab) loan
9 September 2018 | 15 replies
It should give you a good visual comparison.
Chandra Whittaker Just approved on HELOC & my husband wont sign in Texas. Help
20 December 2018 | 95 replies
Some people just cannot visualize or grasp the numbers and need to have it all laid out in front of them.As @Jerry W. mentions - fear is very powerful until you are able to move past it and realize there was nothing to fear afterall, assuming you’ve done your homework and you have a team of professionals to help you.  
Cole Fleishour Tenant refusing my entrance of property due to COVID
4 January 2021 | 106 replies
Prior to the walk-through, be sure to set expectations for you having the visual access you need. 
David C. Best Multifamily Books and Resources that apply in 2021
1 November 2021 | 20 replies
How to Create Wealth Investing in real estate: Grant Cardone (Great to get started, and visualize your journey forward), and Lifestyle Investor:Justin Donald (great for mobile home parks and general investment thinking), Am I Being too Subtle: Sam Zell ( Not specific to multifamily, but really good to understand Sam Zells journey spanning a few decades and financial forces which contributed to his great fortune).