20 November 2025 | 17 replies
I started with turnkey to get into REI, but now with a little more experience under my belt, I'm considering selling my turnkeys at a loss and moving on to something with more meat on the bones.Exterior - $225- pressure wash- remove damaged/torn window screens- remove all stickers from all windows- repair hole in soffit to the right of chimneyMain Interior - $825- repair/replace damaged sheetrock- wipe down and clean all walls throughout house- wipe down and clean all doors, trim and baseboards and throughout house- touch up paint on walls- touch up paint on trim and doors- replace missing/broken blinds- replace missing/broken doorknobs- replace missing/broken light switch and outlet covers- replace missing/broken light bulbs- make sure all doors open/shut properly- make sure all windows open/close properly- replace air filter- replace batteries in the smoke detectors- remove all trash from attic- clean and paint all bars and shelves in closets- clean all AC vents and return vents- make sure all drawers and cabinets open and close properly- make sure to clean out all drawers and cabinetsLiving Room - $10- clean and paint fireplace with black high heat paintKitchen - $55- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk sink, floor, counter- replace broken trim on ends of countertopsLaundry Room - $10- clean and paint inside washer box- clean out dryer ventHalf Bathroom - $25- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- tighten door handleMaster Bathroom - $75- paint cabinets inside and out- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- fill in missing grout in showerHall Bathroom - $35- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floorStairs - $20- paint handrail- paint banasterGarage - $25- pressure wash garage floorLocks - $300Yard - $175- cut, edge, weedeat- trim bushes- trim up trees- clean up fencelines- haul off all trash- Remove grass from cracks in concrete- remove all loose limbs and debris- clean out flower bedsFlooring - $275- clean all carpetsCarpet Cleaning Estimate: $275Garage - $100Program two new garage door remotesPest Control - $85- pest control needed: General pest sprayTrash - $350- remove trash at the curbCleaning - $120
12 October 2025 | 20 replies
Is this an acceptable substitute, or are electric fireplaces considered hopelessly faux and cheesy?
17 November 2025 | 13 replies
I am also going to move the fireplace to the center of the living room (under the bear skin), and it will be a river rock surround.
23 October 2025 | 9 replies
Since it has a fireplace as a rental, I am assuming I would have to have that inspected?
15 October 2025 | 12 replies
@Justin Cobb looks pretty nice, but observations:1) Kitchen countertop color doesn't go with the rest of the kitchen or the house at all. 2) Why is there a wardrobe next to one of the fireplaces?
14 October 2025 | 7 replies
Last house we did an accent trim and paint over the fireplace that just blew away most of the people that viewed.
7 October 2025 | 12 replies
., the roofers, the fireplace repair crew, and the carpet installers), there were numerous instances when Bildwise and its subcontractors did not complete tasks in a workmanlike manner.
2 October 2025 | 3 replies
Hi everyone,I’m hoping to get some honest, constructive feedback from investors, realtors, or anyone with an eye for what makes a home sell.The property is at 14 E 54th St, Savannah, GA 31405 in the Ardsley Park area.4 bedrooms, 3 bathsAbout 2,400 sq. ft.Built in 1950, brick home with original hardwoods (covered by current flooring)Vintage details like a fireplace, detailed ceilings, and original 1950s tile in two bathroomsFully fenced yard and classic curb appeal with a white picket fenceHere’s my main concern: I want to make sure I’m presenting it the right way to attract buyers.Specific feedback I’d love:Do the photos (link below) showcase the home well, or would staging/lighting changes help?
6 October 2025 | 34 replies
For example, the mortar holding up the fireplace was closer to sand than cement.
24 September 2025 | 5 replies
The inspection report shows that there is structural damage (leaning walls on the exterior of the house), needs a new roof, HVAC, windows, doors, and a new deck, repairs to the crawlspace and fireplaces.