Anyone done rehabs?

This weeks tip is on Unstopping Clogged Sink Drains: If the drain is sluggish but not completely clogged, turn on the hot water tap for 5 to 10 minutes. This sometimes opens the drain. If running hot water does not open the sluggish drain, try an environmentally safe chemical drain opener. Cleaners are available in several forms, and they are made primarily from caustic soda with bauxite and other ingredients. Read the label on the drain cleaner and follow manufacturer's instructions. After using any chemical cleaner, flush it from the drain pipes by allowing hot water to run for at least 10 minutes.

Another one that I think is great is:

Painting Wall Paper
When a houses has older wall paper that is out dated it can be a nightmare. Typically people use one of two solutions, either, paint the wall paper (never looks good) or take it off, sand the wall and then paint the wall again. Painting wall paper presents many problems and is very easy to spot. The seams are very clear and many times there are "bubbles" or air pockets that can be very unsightly. Removing the wall paper can be incredible time consuming and often times the end result is not all that desirable depending on how successful the wall paper removal was. Here is the cheapest, most effective solution I have seen.

Simply paint the wall paper and wait to see where the imperfections occur. Once the paint has dried and the seams and bubbles are present simply take sheet rock mud and cover all the imperfections. Let it dry, sand it down to match the wall and then paint over the mud. This will save you tons of hours and will give you a perfect end result.

More to come...

If you see cracks in the drywall, you can use mesh drywall tape and joint compound (spackle) as in any regular application. The key is to use the mesh tape insead of regular joint tape. Both can be found at most major home improvement stores.

In my houses, I usually put laminate flooring. It is a cheaper version of the floor, but if done properly -- looks very nice. Word of advice, use darker color flooring and lighter color furniture. It will look expensive and very rich.

Yuri

when you consider painting your investment properties. Whether it is a rental or a sale. Keep in mind that neutral colors work best for showing.

thats a good point investorb the mesh is alot easier for do it yourselfers. the reason being is that you dont need to put the first coat of joint compound on before the tape. ordinarily you put one coat of compound on then paper tape squeeze the compound out of the tape with a taping trowel let dry then put a second layer (thin) on over the second let dry and finish coat with the last . if you r good at it you MAY not have much sanding .

right on yuri ,laminate flooring is the way to go !!for sure it looks rich and is very easy to install.floating laminate is great to work with just remember to keep 1/4" all around the perimeter for expansion and never forget to seal or caulk around toilet or any where water can get under.believe me i have learned a few lessons in that area !!

thanks rp and my destiny for your tips greatly appreciated

I am a licensed painting contractor. I also fix drywall and do many handyman jobs for rental properties. If you have any questions I would be happy to assist with your questions.

I am a licensed General Contractor in Northern California.

Dave Bruton Construction

DEALS ON WHEELS

Please feel free to send any questions you have. My wife and I are interested in traveling and think this might be a way to get started with Deans methods.

We have a few rentals but are kind of stuck because of debt to income ratio. Can't find any one for loans.

We would like to do reassignments, lease options, or.... OUTSIDE THE BOX...

MAYBE WE CAN FIND YOU A PROPERTY AND DO THE REHAB FOR YOU !!!

We are primarily interested in building cash flow for investment in realestate. Any information would be appreciated.

hi this is pdawg, i'm a sub contractor in Pa. i have installed many laminate floor systems, and true they look nice for an in exspensive floor, but they are not recommended for wet areas such as bathrooms.

Drywall repairs are common and although any crack can be repaired, beware of cracks that occur because the home is sinking or shifting. These types of cracks will just come back and get worse. This type of a band-aid fix is not appropriate and may cause problems later for you upon re-sale of the property. Doors and windows that don't shut or open easily, especially in conjunction with drywall cracks are a sure sign of settling.

I understand about the house shifting and settling. Don't they all? How do you repair the settling cracks?

Yuri

Caulking is the most important application to a good or best quality job.

A. Scrape, B. patch, C. prime, D. apply caulk, E. apply intermediate coat, F. touch-up any imperfections with caulking and apply a full coat for finish.

Caulking and painting go together for any type of professional finish. It does the job of not having a potential buyer look at the property and see a bunch of cracks and holes.

There called eye sores. Some beat-up; 2-3 bedroom units, can usually take 30-35 tubes of caulking, to do a real good job. Its critical.

Ask the builder if you need any more assistance

Kevin

Kevin's Classic Coatings of Boston