Avoid these Expensive Mistakes ALL New Homeowners Make

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@stuffburger1 5 жыл бұрын

i absolutely hate the way this guy presents information but, as a contractor, he's 100% right where it counts.

@Matticulous-Media 4 жыл бұрын

Arrogant for sure. But clear and concise. Its almost too aggressive for some people, I personally love his style, he is just a what you see is what you get kind of dude. I would chill with him!

@forcom5 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta say between this and picking the brain of a guy who flipped houses for a few decades, I’ve learned a good bit.

@mikep9991 4 жыл бұрын

Hes right on some counts. I have a rental house and put in laminate flooring as the cost of padding and carpet are comparable and I could do myself. Carpet ya get one try... Or pay for install

@Bobbyfuckingaxelrod 4 жыл бұрын

You guys clearly misread the definition of arrogant. He knows what he is talking about, is self reliant and confident... nothing he said was incorrect.

@peterl.104 3 жыл бұрын

I watched a similar video with him and Lauren before I watched this one and it was much better with her style. Kevin gives good info, but it almost seemed like he was interrupting her even when he doesn’t say anything while standing next to her. Maybe that’s why he grew a beard and tried calm down more in his finance-oriented topics.

@randymoreno9345 4 жыл бұрын

Why do I get the feeling that this guy has never returned a single security deposit.

@callmefrog76 4 жыл бұрын

He puts off a serious D-bag vibe

@MrRondonmon 4 жыл бұрын

I think he dreams about NEWBS IN TROUBLE and Orgasms in his sleep, LOL.

@youssefhamidi8152 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@101perspective 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Who gets the feeling many of those refrigerators have more dents in them after he arrives at the store than they had before? Jk.

@Bobbyfuckingaxelrod 4 жыл бұрын

CallMeFrog 76 you clearly misread him lol he’s helped millions of people these last two months. Don’t be so quick to judge.

@ChrisInvests 5 жыл бұрын

Noobs don't realize that a poor remodel job actually reduces the value of the property 😂

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@m0tbaillie 5 жыл бұрын

A garbage flip can be spotted a mile away. You can tell when someone remodeled a house to sell, and when they remodeled their home.

@markburton9614 4 жыл бұрын

@@m0tbaillie so true! It doesn't even take a pro to spot the difference.

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

Noobs are ruining 'murica

@BlackopsSOG1 3 жыл бұрын

my mom tried to recreate trim with some hardening putty...

@JohnDoe-ld8nr 5 жыл бұрын

"Remember folks, this is geared toward rental property and investment property." I watched one of your previous videos so I knew this but for anyone new to the channel seeing the title say "New homeowner" probably makes them think you're talking about a house they're actually going to live in. Putting that sentence in the description or changing "new homeowner" to "landlord" might reduce some of the hate.

@davidcerino1145 5 жыл бұрын

John Doe yes Lol I work in commercial construction and luxury apartment complexes. I was like “No, ‘pros’ don’t spend money on Home Depot, much less on the cheaper stuff.” But if you are renting out your property, yeah, don’t overspend. Tenants seldom take care of the property the way a homeowner would.

@jazcaddell2443 5 жыл бұрын

Ya I was super confused at first. A lot of this stuff I would still use even though it doesn't add value.

@woofdoogy 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@DuubleD 4 жыл бұрын

John Doe I thinks this works for first time home owners too. I don’t have a ton of money to make major changes, but his points are practical and affordable.

@RachelRoseLynn 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@kappakumplete 4 жыл бұрын

And this is why I’m done renting. Closing on my house in 3 weeks!

@charlesreid5137 4 жыл бұрын

congrats, dont deal with snakes like this guy anymore. but an army of bootlickers will come to call you all types of names

@spicyshizz2850 4 жыл бұрын

Charles Reid ... lmao u literally called the guy a snake, what did he do

@charlesreid5137 4 жыл бұрын

@@spicyshizz2850 did you watch the video?

@ArcadeSchool 3 жыл бұрын

@@spicyshizz2850 Well, let's see, there were at least two instances in the video of him literally saying "buy the cheapest stuff possible, who cares about durability, and pass the costs onto the tenant", strongly implying that not only is he knowingly buying stuff that won't even withstand normal wear and tear, but that he also doesn't care because he's going to make the tenants pay for it anyway. He does super shoddy work as well. Check out the videos where he puts contact paper over formica countertops. He uses shoddy work and junk products to keep security deposits, which is definitely shady as hell, if not borderlining on outright scamming.

@spicyshizz2850 3 жыл бұрын

Arcade School there are some things u can cheap out on, u can’t buy the highest quality if it’s not profitable

@danieldahlinger177 4 жыл бұрын

You're 100% right but I'd never ever rent from you. Ever.

@SlayingYouDaily 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you never want to work with this guy??

@danieldahlinger177 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlayingYouDaily because he obviously shares that he will nickel and dime all of his tenants on their deposits. Money over humanity. He intentionally buys cheap materials that will break because he just plans on putting that cost onto the tenant.

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

@@danieldahlinger177 All materials will break, doesn't matter how much you spend. Money over humanity? That's something that poor people say.

@danieldahlinger177 4 жыл бұрын

@@keithupton86ku the point is that he is deliberately buying the materials that will break easier.

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

@@danieldahlinger177 So? Don't treat stuff like shit and it will last longer. What law is forcing people to rent/live in his properties?

@LAAM619 4 жыл бұрын

Actual pro's dont shop at home depot. This from a guy who used to work the "pro desk" at home depot. Also he is 100% correct on the hiring an electrician or plumber HIRE A PRO FOR THAT.

@VivaLaGolf42 4 жыл бұрын

Purebred Shekelberg most pros I know use local lumber/supply companies. You aren’t paying retail markup. Lowe’s and HD have “pro” departments that can sometimes cut deals if you buy a lot of supplies from them. Sucks in a small town like mine because you don’t have many options.

@michaelhamerin3814 4 жыл бұрын

Electrical is really not that difficult. Now, plumbing is another story.

@KLAWNINETY 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly the serious pros hire professionals to do side work under the table. You could get the exact same work done by the same guy for half the cost.

@hal8238 3 жыл бұрын

pros shop at where？

@mariogutierrez2965 2 жыл бұрын

As a plumber, in a contractor course for California. I can confirm they DO NOT shop at home depot. Im still learning a lot even though Ive been plumbing for 4 years now. And although im really skilled, hardworking, and trust my expertise, I myself would want to hire a professional with a license. (Also for legal/financial reasons) a real electrician/plumber will understand tgat their work can come full circle onto the rest of structure of the property. Dont hire "the guy you know"

@DanielIles 5 жыл бұрын

Noon vs pro should be an HGTV show

@nateopimentel3174 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@untouchblz 3 жыл бұрын

Noob* or else it would just be pros on lunch break

@manueldelao9169 3 жыл бұрын

Aren’t you that tik tok guy???

@RAWxEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

Just my two-cents (taken with a grain of salt as I'm a PM and not an investor)... - Kevin is making recommendations for rentals. If you plan on living in your home, upgrade it how you want. For a rental though, it mainly needs to 1) cosmetically look good 2) be operational 3) and handle abuse since a Tenant is not going to take as good care of a property as a home owner. - Improving a property to a sale ready standard and upgrading it with the works is nice, and you will get a higher rent, maybe $200 - $350 at most, but not nearly enough to off-set the tens of thousands spent. - Purchase items that can be easily replaced / can find parts for / are standard. Don't install custom items if you can help it. Install standard items, that look good, but can be easily repaired, replaced, or upgraded in the future - An advantage of going cheap(er) on items, is that tenants WILL damage items in the property. Yes, they have a security deposit to pay for repairs, but there are times when the damages are over and above the security deposit. Don't count on the security deposit to fix your $2,000 carpet / $2,000 property repainting / trash-out / professional cleaning / etc

@elizabethcalef6225 4 жыл бұрын

Quit bashing tenants. I take excellent care of the places I rent and always leave them cleaner and in better condition than when I moved in.

@Soleya9 4 жыл бұрын

3:20 Pro tip, magnets don't always stick to stainless appliances.

@jasonbugg4429 5 жыл бұрын

The Halo recess light you held up was adjustable to 2700k ya noob! 😂

@Floridaman8783 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. Lol

@natemullen64 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have the same ones. And he says “don’t get 3k like a noob, get 2,700k like a pro”. The human eye can’t tell the difference...

@juana.2745 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve done my share of construction work and almost every house we looked at when we were on the market was “updated” with these cheapskate materials and methodology. I guess if you’re renting out, it somewhat makes sense. But you can charge against damage on quality materials and work too. There are no professionals in anything anymore, not in electrical, plumbing, painting, tiling, anything. Get a job in construction for a year and watch what people do right and what they do wrong before turning into a flipper. Become your own pro. We don’t need any more idiots ruining the housing market.

@mc1992 5 жыл бұрын

2700k is not very nice in a kitchen. An electrician buddy said most people are going 4000k. I personally put in lights that go from 2700-5000 with the flip of a switch. Using 3500k. Perfect light colour

@jimmygangster 5 жыл бұрын

I personally have a love hate relationship with those damn lights, sometimes I love the higher k lights because it makes the room brighter, but at the same time it's not as "comforting" as a lower k light. By comforting I mean the higher feels more commercial and the lower feels more homey.

@michrech 5 жыл бұрын

@@jimmygangster : Use a "smart" LED bulb that can adjust it's "white" color temperature. I have some Hue bulbs in my living room and I have scenes set up just for this purpose. :)

@dariod2666 5 жыл бұрын

Marsh Cam 2700k is the magic number always! Have you ever turned on all the lights and seen a 2700k area next to a 4000k area together. It’s awful. Even if walking from one room to another it feels like walking into a hospital. Don’t do it. 2700 2700 2700

@mc1992 5 жыл бұрын

@@dariod2666 2700 sucks. 3000 is easily the best. No questions

@honkytears 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I enjoy your work, but respectfully, you're wrong about the following: 1. Tile showers - This will absolutely bring in higher value and higher rents than those crappy plastic surrounds - at a cost of maybe $500 more than those surrounds cost. I've been able to up my rents by $100/month per unit *just* by tiling showers. That's pure profit after 5-6 months! 2. Carpet is rarely worth keeping on a property. Why replace it with more carpet once it's gone bad? Put something with more lifespan and aesthetic value in like luxury vinyl plank or yes, hardwood flooring (bought at a discount from Lumber Liquidators, of course) - and never worry about flooring again? 3. Undercabinet lighting is essential in any B+ and above property. It's a small one-time cost, and it attracts higher end tenants and sets yours apart from other properties. 4. LED outdoor security lights are far easier on the electric bill, which I pay (for common areas - typically no more than $15/mo) given I own multifamily properties (because single family homes don't cash flow as well in my area). They rarely die, and if they do, it's only courteous to replace them, not stick your tenant with that cost. That's bottom feeder behavior, in my opinion, and it gives landlords a bad name. Makes me look better tho, because I lose no sleep in taking care of such things for my wonderful tenants. You're giving great advice to people who want to attract the the type of tenant that will be okay with "meh" carpet, lesser quality bathrooms and higher electric bills. I choose to aim towards attracting higher quality tenants who only want high end finishes, and are willing to pay for it. There are plenty of mid-level landlords out there trying to save $1/sq foot on flooring or $50 on a kitchen sink. If this is where your mindset is, please keep it up, because it makes my job (attracting better tenants from your stable and making them mine) so much easier. Better tenants = more money, less headaches. That's the game I'm in. I don't mind spending a little more on the front end.

@NickSkye 5 жыл бұрын

Do an Ikea or Target noob vs pro walk through!

@habitandoproperty2166 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I don't know in the USA, BUT in the Uk , if you get IKEA kitchen or bathroom, you're getting problems! IKEA uses Metric sistem for pipes, instead we use Imperial units! Lot of problems...

@auspicioustoot 5 жыл бұрын

Nick Hoyt you’re a noob if you’re even in target 😂

@ungwungboozia8797 4 жыл бұрын

Lol even some of the pros use ikea

@patrickkeller2193 4 жыл бұрын

@@ungwungboozia8797 Dunno about US, but in germany IKEA is trendy. It's actually overpriced for a lot of what they sell.

@ungwungboozia8797 4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickkeller2193 same here ive recently checked a few newly built homes here in las vegas and and the entire house was filed with ikea cabinets and appliances. Nothing wrong with it. now its easier for everyone to fix there homes

@jellodrake4112 4 жыл бұрын

I came here looking to educate myself as my husband and I are looking to buy our first house in the near future. We're looking because we have been repeatedly subjected to landlords that don't take care of their property; either with poor/no-show repairs for both minor damage and severe structural issues, or installing cheap flimsy hardware that they then charge the renter for when it is inevitably damaged. To say I was horrified by how funny you thought putting real human beings through this was, in this video, is an understatement.

@danielmcphee6061 4 жыл бұрын

“I’ll give you $500 for the $2000 fridge” Home Depot-“Nope, I can RTV it for full credit”.

@Soleya9 4 жыл бұрын

@Khashon Haselrig Return To Vendor.

@bloodgain 4 жыл бұрын

In some cases, they can sell it at a small profit or break-even price and still get a credit back from the vendor. I'm not sure how much leeway they have with appliances, but it's extremely common in the grocery and retail businesses.

@TheHoustonian25 5 жыл бұрын

I went and got that refrigerator with the screen in them for this reason. I dont plan to move and 10 years is a long time for a warranty. Sometimes you just to treat yourself in the most efficient way possible !!! Btw that fridge was marked down from 3500 to 1600 plus a 25% discount at the store , plus my 2%discover cash back ( thanks for the card tip ) plus paying with my samsung watch (another 1% off ) plus (last one I promise ) my electric provider PAID me 75 bucks to take it away !! That's a$ 3600 fridge for under 1000 ..... kev . That tip that you gave 4 sentences towards saved me almost 3000.... THAT DESERVES A VIDEO

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!

@hermanvirgen5712 5 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. I do high end work and it is insane how some people spend more money remodeling the property than the actual property is worth.

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Couldn’t agree more

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

Especially in areas with lower property value

@xOranfall 4 жыл бұрын

There's so many comments saying that he's being a bad landlord by not paying more for things and saying you break it you buy it over things. Like if you mistreat your sink or fan and it breaks why would you not have to pay for it.

@autumn2793 4 жыл бұрын

Big box stores don't sell appliance displays at reduced cost until they are discontinued models. The displays out there are always being damaged by carts etc. They will not sell displays until they are the last unit left.

@adamgronvold8608 5 жыл бұрын

If the dents are big enough on appliances you could probably just use a car dent remover on them.

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

& bondo, wrap it!

@aaronsteele9936 4 жыл бұрын

Having this fella as a landlord would be awful. Is he basically admitting to providing a low quality rental at high quality cost and setting out to charge the tenant for as much as possible?

@huracan20 4 жыл бұрын

I got my fridge at HD from 2500 down to 1100 because it had a small dent on the side. My fridge is boxed in so you wont see it. I didn’t even had to argue price they just lowered the price because of the “damage”. 2 years later and works perfectly.

@desireejones3963 5 жыл бұрын

Im renovating my first rental, so these are my favorite videos of yours right now!

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@VictorSanGil 5 жыл бұрын

Same! I was thinking of cabinet lighting but not anymore! Just installed some nice gray cabinets as well!

@woofdoogy 5 жыл бұрын

Are you going to be a pos landlord like this guy?

@AMan-xy3lx 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, how's business going?

@jonathansitorus3973 4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to close on my first income property so I’m feeling the same way. Hope all goes well!

@mrsteiderman 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm in the middle of my first rental remodel and these videos and your course are saving me so much time and money. Thank you Kevin!!

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@iloveamerica1966 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the most valuable 6 minutes I have spent in real estate investing research in the last 2 years. (Watched at 2X.)

@davidlindgren2448 4 жыл бұрын

Kilz oil-based primer works great and consistently costs less than that Zinsser primer you showed. Overpaying is a Noob move, not a pro move.

@keithb9920 5 жыл бұрын

Regarding quality of materials it's relative to the property you're renovating or trying to rent out. I have a condo on the ocean, rents for $5500 per month. Higher net worth renters want quality. Also I would rather invest in a reit at 7% (mort, olg, sret) than put up with all the headaches to make $300 a month on a rental property. Something to consider.

@kkp4297 5 жыл бұрын

porcelain and ceramic still hold up better than vinyl plank. No worries about using furniture pads and shit when dragging furniture around.

@nimravus01 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the Noob vs. Pro format! I bought the duplex I'm living in, (house hacking,) about a year ago. It was pretty much turn key, but, I replaced the UGLY and damaged linoleum bedroom floors on the tenant's side with luxury vinyl plank before I put it up for rent. That made a huge improvement for pretty cheap. I've been tossing around the idea of updating the old 1986 style kitchen(s), but, I'm not sure if it's worth it for me at the moment. Please keep doing videos like this!

@royceeliason6669 4 жыл бұрын

But HomeDepot Has those Floor models there for a Reason, they dont care if its got dents it's to show off that model, so all the rest can come direct from the Vendor without Dents... The only time you can buy a floor model is when that SKU is DIscontinued and then they are usually 25-40% off

@blackpsychosis513 5 жыл бұрын

I love the tip about buying dinged appliance floor models. "just put a magnet on it" hahahaha

@michrech 5 жыл бұрын

Every appliance I've purchased ('fridge, clothes washer / dryer, dish washer) came from a Sears scratch / dent outlet, and were all nearly half off their original costs. Hell, I didn't even buy matching clothes washer / dryer (nor did I buy them at the same time)... ;)

@itrthho 5 жыл бұрын

Correct, it is just a machine that performs a function.

@c-hd5696 4 жыл бұрын

So basically, the whole video is about "How to get the Security deposit from each of my property"... Such a great motivation to share. Instead, why don't you share "How to create a beautiful house with less money"

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

The ogs seem to have the attitude that tenants will likely beat up whatever you put in the house, I think it's based on experience

@Mike-cv7hv 5 жыл бұрын

Search Craigslist for takeout appliances. I bought new stove, microwave vent, and dishwasher from someone who upgraded their new build. They were never used. Saved about 70%

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@Mike-cv7hv 5 жыл бұрын

@@sarahann530 maybe the builder didn't offer what they wanted or they found it cheaper to buy their own upgrades? I didn't ask. I just loaded up my score and left. In Silicon valley people upgrade kitchens and sell cheap or give away stuff that is new or like new because they are remodeling a house that was already remodeled when they bought it. My gain.

@ltgemini1599 4 жыл бұрын

I need to understand this! It's called "takeout"? You go to a showroom/warehouse?

@TheFNASSHOLE 4 жыл бұрын

We flip on average 50-60 houses per year and have 96 rentals and it is true, you have to know how much tangible value something will add before you blindly deminish your profits. Another really great place to to get great prices on great quality material is Menards. I like to stick up on big ticket items on black Friday especially at Menards because on top of the black Friday price you get the 11% rebate, and to top it off some items also include free materials in the form of rebates. If you constantly buy materials then rebates are the same as cash. A great example is carpet and laminate flooring, I purchased carpet at 65 cents per square foot that was normally closer to $2.00 per sq ft thanks to black Friday. But they also give you padding normally at $.25 per sq ft for Free! In the form of rebates, but it doesn't end there, you also get the 11% rebate after it is all said and done. It was exactly the same for the laminate flooring, free underlayment with the purchase of the flooring Wich was $.65 cents per square foot down from $2.00 We buy in bulk when the opportunity comes around, usually 20-35 thousand yards of carpet with free pad and the same for laminate flooring. If you have the money and storage space it can save you tens of thousands of dollars and on top of that have enough money in rebates to remodel a couple homes. And you can get rebates with your rebates Wich creates a ripple effect that stretches your savings out even further, putting more cash in your pocket. But don't buy blindly, always check prices in other retail stores to save especially when you buy in bulk!

@riondagodet4799 4 жыл бұрын

Wowwwwwwww!! I really enjoyed this! We’ve decided to build our retirement cottage out of pocket and appreciate the series of your videos that we have encountered about the do’s and don’ts that may add expense and not value! Thanks so much!!

@nandisaand5287 3 жыл бұрын

I worked Quality Control at an appliance store, noting damage, and by far the best color for hiding scratch/dents is white. Scratches are tough to spot, and if one is particularly egregious a spray can of white primer paint will do wonders

@LivPoxleitner 4 жыл бұрын

hes not saying be cheap on remodelling. hes saying be smart with it. also as a tenant. check stuff as well.

@miket1615 4 жыл бұрын

As a real estate agent I always buy fake cameras while I have a listed empty property. It scares robbers and adds additional value when hiring an agent for their service.

@ELwow2 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agreed with you until you got to the section about carpet is great for bedrooms. Carpet is $12 a yard installed or $1.33 sq ft plus padding, total $1.50 sq ft. Vinyl planks is $1.80 sq ft plus $1 installed or $2.80 sq ft. It is twice the price of carpet but you recover your investment within two to three years when the tenant moves out. Also try to find a tenant that has enough security deposit left for you to clean the carpet. Most tenants in this economy don't pay their last month rent. I manage over 200 tenants and I can attest that most of your info provides value to landlords but just not the carpet part.

@nicola-socialmediasuccess8687 5 жыл бұрын

value tips! I will implement these in my new office!

@patrickkeller2193 4 жыл бұрын

They are selling LED bulbs, so you really don't need those full fixtures. They are also selling easy to install upgrade LED strips and rings to replace the internals of an existing fixture.

@rickmendoza1705 5 жыл бұрын

These videos of PRO vs NOOB are very helpful; the variety of examples with your experiences make it more useful. Thanks for the tips

@bobrosssquirrel8725 5 жыл бұрын

Im a flooring installer full time and there are sooo many good vinyl options for rental properties, if you want a tile look there is glue down and click together “luxury vinyl tile” (lvt) products that look fantastic and will add a bit more character and design factor than entire floors of the same vinyl plank that will make the property look cheap

@davidlindgren2448 4 жыл бұрын

A $99 metal kitchen sink might be fine, as long as it has deep bowls. I've seen too many noobs cheap out and buy the cheap sinks with shallow depth bowls. Horrible idea.

@Chrisfrom_Dallas 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my God, I rent an apartment currently, have those shallow bowl sinks, hate it passionately. At least the range is gas.

@mrsparex 4 жыл бұрын

New homeowners tend to LIVE in their "new" home. I bought solar pathway lights and like them. We live out in the dark woods and NEED them. They've been a good investment. We also have high ceilings in the kitchen... it's hard to see in some of the cabinets... I'm planning on wiring in some cabinet lights.... I didn't watch the rest of the vid. I'm making a home to LIVE in! "Resale value" is less important to me than "happy wife" value and enjoying where I live.

@Kharmatos13 4 жыл бұрын

keep in mind he's talking about rental properties as a landlord not what to do with your own home that you actually live in

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

Stop, you're breaking the rules

@brandonburkett6418 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly love these videos. Its unique and something not much youtubers do. Keep these up kevin!

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

thanks so much brandon!

@dennismolina2339 5 жыл бұрын

please make more videos like this where you show what to buy and what not to.

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

ty!

@kniefi 4 жыл бұрын

Shingles should not be put on rooftops in the first place - only on sheds, or gardenhouses! Use Braas, Röben or Creaton Roofing-Tiles! SOme of those come with a 30! year warranty, made from clay, burnt and fired and coated with a glaze or slip which keeps moss or algae off of it. Super easy to clean, will not fly away in strong winds and provides real-value to your house, as they are fire-proof and protect your roof better then any other soft stuff.

@walkermorales337 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree on electrical work since we don’t have any experience doing it, but plumbing isn’t that bad we’ve had to replace old sewage pipes and redo entire bathrooms and it was ok.

@pawn3d167 5 жыл бұрын

u can buy the regular flood light and buy led bulbs for it. best of both worlds

@abacab87 4 жыл бұрын

Advice for noobs, the fixtures they sell at Box stores are cheaper quality than what you get at a professional supply store, they are built cheaper and will not last as long. The company makes them cheaper specifically for the stores that are aimed at homeowners who don't know any better. 10 or 20 percent more will last you twice as long.

@samanthastrassell2163 4 жыл бұрын

We used the luxury vinyl that looks like concrete blocks for our shower wall for relatively cheap, looks high end, and is basically industructable

@jamesshriver4822 Жыл бұрын

300-4000 is actual daylight type color, the best to see by and do not cause headaches, avoid anything over4000Kelvins as they will show more blue light. 2700K is just too yellow to be useful compared to 3-4k brightness lights!

@marcemarc6516 5 жыл бұрын

LED is just as bright and more cost effective, especially the ones with the solar panel. The information you posted would of been great in 2010 👍🏾

@nicolcacola 4 жыл бұрын

For a home you pay the eletricity bill, sure. Thats not the case with the majority of rentals though.

@patrickkeller2193 4 жыл бұрын

@@nicolcacola What Kevin meant are those old, stick in the mud solar path lights, they are horrible. However I just bought real bright, wireless, solar powered, motion activated, wall mounted LED lights for 8 bucks a piece.

@JDFuchs 5 жыл бұрын

Ack. I'm definitely on the never carpet side of things. Once you add other damages to a unit the security deposit wont cover it. And a bad tenant can kill new carpet in a year. My record was 6 months, granted this was at the old apartments where you could not get great tenants into. Really helps to have vinyl planks when dealing with water or bug issues to. I've also moved away form timers for exterior lights. Just get ether light or motion sensors then you don't have to adjust for the season =p. Great points on the LED light warmness. That I didn't know until following you. With your course I realize just how much I have to step up my game on being current on design aesthetics. My personal oddball tastes are very dated and don't care much about how things look outside of looking in good condition. Roof repairs are so worth it! My first purchase the existing roof was illegally stapled on. A good chunk of them had pulled off form the wind. About 6hr's in the sun with less than $100 in materials the roof lasted me another 10 years =) My father in law is a roofing engineer so I had a good teacher to know what I was doing. I can attest to storing and moving tooling is a costley pain in the but. But when you can buy stuff for only 30% more used then just renting it I end up buying. I just need to get better about reselling it after I don't have any projects lined up for the equipment. Pawn shops can be a great friend once you know what to look for when your budget is tight.

@walkermorales337 3 жыл бұрын

Strongly agree about renting power tools, my dad has a fair number of them that he rarely uses

@AngieMBlanco 5 жыл бұрын

I love Target! Just noticed how well priced some of their stuff is!

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@MrAk474life 4 жыл бұрын

I really disagree about the premium Vinyl wood flooring, that stuff breaks all the time. I would personally just go with quality laminate like pergo or quickstep, they aren't as rigid and don't crack as easily

@erikacausor4110 5 жыл бұрын

This really helps me!!! Especially since I’m selling my house to start building 💪🏼 thank you. Keep these coming

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

anytime!

@TheJMBon 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's bad advice when he says to buy what's "in" today. That makes you a fad chaser which can cost you. Buy neutral things like cabinets and wall paint.

@AMan-xy3lx 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah he actually says that in another video... i think it really depends on what you're buying. But yes, i agree with you

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that too, but this is to sell now or rent now. I agree though, I love gray paint now...

@AdamIverson 5 жыл бұрын

If you decide to buy a cheaper light bulb instead of led bulb, please keep in mind that majority of people in the United States does not know how to change their own light bulb, so when they do go out, your tenants are gonna come and knock on your door for help instead of changing it for themselves and therefore, costing you money.

@Montu4g63 5 жыл бұрын

Good general info here but only noobs think that the same exact rules apply to every market. Sometimes there are expectations for a neighborhood and not meeting them can hurt you, other times there are style/life style differences...know your market.

@VivaLaGolf42 4 жыл бұрын

I’d have to disagree on the fiberglass shower walls. Especially on a rental. If any damage happens, have to buy whole new wall set. Cheap white glazed tile for a shower is not that expensive. Material cost on a tile shower is less than a wall set.

@ljmini732 5 жыл бұрын

Cheapest way for a full kitchen units was ebay, I bought mine for £400(sterling)from a new build,as the owner wanted a new kitchen,costing 10k. So I put new laminate work tops,tiled with brick effect tiles that cost me £30 per box. New cooker and hob. All in for 1300. Send a pic to the owner and she said it looks really good. I did put it in myself. If i got some company put it in,would be 5k. Great news is,my tenants loves it and best of all, so does the wife,when she saw the end result, of my handy work. Great video kevin,good for noobs to be come pro👍👍

@johannas.l.brushane2518 3 жыл бұрын

On paint: one of the insurancecompanies made a test on exterior paint and the test lasted a couple of years in different parts of Sweden to have different elements wearing. And some of the cheaper paints from the consumer DIY stores performed best in less flaking, mold and algea growth. Which may perhaps be due to that the more reputable major brands spend more on striving to limit chemical content that may be harmful.

@derrich773 4 жыл бұрын

As an investor for renting property you are spot on. As a 25 year pro carpenter I see these mistake all the time.

@yoramgelfman8091 2 жыл бұрын

when you renovate or build homes valued at $800k and up, you can't get away with vinyl floorings, and many of the things he mentioned. this is good for cheaper homes, up to $500k I would say

@MikeGusFifteen 4 жыл бұрын

Those quartz sinks definitely aren't indestructible. I install countertops for a living and have had those break on me more than any other sink. Scratches in stainless steel can easily be removed (depending of severity) with some different grades of high grit sandpaper and steel wool.

@greaterbw 4 жыл бұрын

I’m on board with almost everything, but cheap paint is a nightmare. You have to do multiple coats so the money you save is eaten up by having to do multiple coats. God I hate cheap paint 🤬

@josev6660 4 жыл бұрын

Your right about the electrical. A client called me out to check on 2 breakers that kept tripping on a converted garage he had for his Tennant. Turns out the handyman he hired only had 1 ckt for the garage. The guy had a 120v water heater pulling like 1000 watts, his fridge, his microwave, lights and etc. Breaker always tripped when the tennant plugged her hair dryer.

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

Converted garage is probably illegal

@funk132 3 жыл бұрын

Done good points, but totslly disagree about landscaping. That's a great way to cheaply increase home value - yes make sure they are low low maintenance.

@ClevelandInvestorPrimer 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! I'm always telling people there is a definite distinction between home improvement for value-add and home improvement as a consumer purchase! I kind of want to go shopping with you now...

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Hah Thank you!!

@TheTrainMan570 4 жыл бұрын

“Luxury” Vinyl Plank looks STUPID. It’s plastic and looks cheap. And you can 100% feel the cheapness below your feet.

@MusicConnoisseurian 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I would just be looking for the next property. My house was built in 1936 and the wood is great. Really depends who you're renting to. My friend got nice place $300 less than surrounding apartments bc the guy didn't spend $300 to install a garage door opener. He also saved himself maybe $300 by using new metal windows instead of slightly more costly but energy efficient vinyl. Anyone with a brain knows that effectively means higher rent. These two things alone and I'm sure he could have gotten the $300 more per month and it wouldn't have sat empty so long for the apartment considering who would be looking at it. Grabbed it up for a friend in medical program when it finally went down to 900. And he doesn't use the garage bc too much of a pain, except during hail season.

@DiYDadDojo 5 жыл бұрын

Love these video Kev! Would love to see more Noob vs Pro content

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@jph2455 5 жыл бұрын

Spent $2.35 per square foot on artificial grass, did the installation myself and saved $6k. The property will be a rental where I will never have to worry about landscaping for the next 20 years.

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

That’s genius 😎

@auspicioustoot 5 жыл бұрын

The damaged appliance thing literally applies to anything especially if they deliver it. A lot of the time the manufacturer does not want that fridge back so they’ll come off 60-70 % just to get you to keep it bc they’re basically buying it if they pick it up.

@Badenhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Talking about saving on landscaping, we just tore out our grass that is in the strip between the sidewalk and street (we live on a corner so it's a lot) and we are putting in bark chips...which is free from our parks department. It's hard work but it's half as much mowing and no more watering, and it cost us the price of a shovel which we needed anyway.

@mariogutierrez2965 2 жыл бұрын

Also something PROs do NEVER go to home depot lol They go to warehouses for cheaper prices and bulk prices and they usually know someone that can also help them get a deal. Home depot is a rip off honestly

@lebronjameslol3521 3 жыл бұрын

Thats what some dont understand, if you do luxury the entire thing needs to be luxury and the neighborhood needs to be luxury. 90% of communities in the country would be happy with over all quality over partial mismatched luxury.

@TheAlcapone100 4 жыл бұрын

led lights last longer though

@hemipower63 5 жыл бұрын

I live inside Home Depot, I do all my home repairs and remodeling and save thousands😃

@JeffWomack 4 жыл бұрын

Just pay for a permit and have the inspector check your plumbing and electrical work. It’s cheaper than paying a licensed contractor to check your work.

@kgal1298 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha he just showed how I got my fridge. Because I did move into a place I needed to get a fridge, but you know what I don't mind I really love my fridge and it has a fairly good resale value, also it if breaks I know people who can fix it on the cheap.

@natem2367 5 жыл бұрын

You need a love button bc I think these are by far my favorite

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh Thank you!!

@robertpryor7225 3 жыл бұрын

Awww

@justablankcomment3721 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion get the normal light fixtures and get LED light bulbs to put into them, the tenant will have to replace it if it breaks

@cbjueueiwyru7472 4 жыл бұрын

If I try to rent a house and see the landlord put in fake security cameras.... I'm just going to pass on that property

@punjab1captain 10 күн бұрын

@@cbjueueiwyru7472 why

@TheQeen7909 5 жыл бұрын

Luxury vinyl planks look great, but they are toxic. I am living in the house with my kids as I fix it up. Those floors contain toxic phthalates, lead, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, and other toxic chemicals. The off gassing is the highest straight out of the box. I refuse to live in those conditions especially with my kids. I am going with the porcelain tile done by a professional.

@ItalianMafioso344 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with a lot of the things you’re saying, but it’s a newb move to purchase a lot of things through homedepot. There are less expensive places out there. Home Depot has insane markups. Other than that great video man.

@ItalianMafioso344 5 жыл бұрын

You can buy from Home Depot if you want. I’m not going to go through a complete SKU list of Home Depot lol. I don’t want to spend the precious time going through it all. Go check out lumber liquidators or a stovers around you if you don’t believe me. Or better yet look on Craigslist, which is second hand, but great deals can be found.

@danithaman4610 3 жыл бұрын

That flat paint sucks. Anything that rubs on it leaves a mark. Landlords love it because of that. Anything that leaves a mark = no security deposit

@alexier2733 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, about the damaged floor models. Home Depot will only sell you the floor model if they don’t have any in stock online

@itrthho 5 жыл бұрын

Non-functioning security cameras could bite you if someone is assaulted/robbed on your property. Right or wrong, expect legal action against you.

@acmaiden5236 4 жыл бұрын

Legal action against you? Even if the tenant knows it?

@damiandagger 4 жыл бұрын

Home Depot and Lowe's have a section for damaged and returned appliances. If you don't go often, you just have to roll the dice. I usually go to the Sears Outlet to find any good bargain deal. AAFES is a good place to shop, if you can. Free delivery, tax free, and free installation. BTW, each states have different rules and regulations. In some states, you are supposed to change carpet in a period of time. While you can charge tenants to clean the carpet, you have to show receipt from a third party to make it legit. Hence, you can't do it yourself and charge the tenant. I think laminate is the way to go. Why? It doesn't trap anything like carpet does. Think about your car, fabric vs leather seats. You can find some decent deals at lumberliqudator especially when they try to get rid of their stocks. Furniture? I have spent zero dollars on furniture and my tenants always leave behind furniture. Hello?!

@KDRolls 4 жыл бұрын

Dont tell but i hit an oven the other day with a ballymore. 😣 with the molding 9 times out of 10 diy-ers always buy to much and i go back there to cut it down for them so they dont kill their wallet.

@abacab87 4 жыл бұрын

Those off the shelf big store cabinets are trash. The particle board sides start puffing out after 5 years just from normal floor cleaning and the cabinets are shot in 10. The shelves bow. I pay 10% more for all-plywood and they last 25 years or more.

@thegreatwhitenorth8754 4 жыл бұрын

Actually. Believe it or not Up here in canada.Techically.. If a light bulb burns out. The landlord has to come and change it.. As a renter you shouldnt have to touch a single thing.. But nobody ever takes it that far..

@michael8990 4 жыл бұрын

I would pay more on the paint. The labor or your time to repaint every time is worth more than paying for a better paint. A few touch ups are way quicker than painting the whole place each time.

@DreamBoyDead 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit Kevin, I just bought LED sensor lights for my front yard lol 🤣

@kkp4297 5 жыл бұрын

led pathway lights die out really fast. 2700k is too yellow. I like 4000k.

@MeetKevin 5 жыл бұрын

Inside? MAYBE laundry or garage

@kkp4297 5 жыл бұрын

@@MeetKevin i tried a 4000k shop light in my bedroom, and the color is really nice. not yellow or blue. But that's just me. I like plain white light. Ended up installing in the kitchen.