The brick patio was laid by hand by an awesome guy I found on Craigslist who did all the work by himself, by hand, cigarette in mouth, flip flops and a giant jug of sun tea (again phx people, I would love to share his number, send me a message).

I don't blow smoke at people in an attempt to get them to do business with me, I have no agenda here other than teaching, besides, few here could afford me anyway.This RANT was brought to you by previous posters in this thread, commercial free and not really for your enjoyment. 

I do not allow smoking in my properties but I've bought several fixer-uppers that were previously smoked in and while they were being rehabbed we ran the ozone machine. 

Originally posted by Jonathan Sowinski:“the lease says ‘no smoking’ you just mean cigarettes right?”

All prep done.Install tub shower combo (3 piece surround + tub)Install towel / tp holderInstall toiletInstall 1/4 turn stainless steel valves on sinks, toilet, fridge, W/D (if applicable) Paint exterior with minor prep/repair body and trimInstall 5 smoke and 2 co2 detectors Clean roof and gutters (standard 4/10 roof approximately 80 L/F guttersPressure wash walk way (3' x 30') / driveway (20' x 60')Final cleanHere are a couple pictures of our typical flips before and after. 

Turned out one of our tenants had burned their apartment down- total loss of property, was fortunate in that it was largely contained to one apartment(cigarette in the kitchen garbage can, then out to dinner, those fools.)

I have a ca. 1908 multi-family in Portland area and it has averaged about $1600/yr in general maintenance/ repair (includes replacing a number of windows, trim repair, smoke alarm replacements, batteries, bulbs, paint...etc.) + $45/mo.

Mind you, her flat roof caving in literally, and her units smelled like money, cigarettes and animals!

Like the cigarette?

It doesn't make me feel warm and fuzzy that VP Pence who has written that "smoking doesn't kill people" and who has, in the past, made attempts to block funding to prevent the spread of HIV is in charge of communication if this does turn out to be a serious public health issue.