About to buy the investing course!!! I hope this pays off

This guy sounds like sarcastic gamer doing real estate.. I absolutely love it.

You cant kick yourself too much for the "noob" mistakes. When you dont have any money, or very little money to spend, you do what you can to get the unit rented.

No Kevin, you DON’T paint brick. Unless you want brick that won’t dry after it rains, which eventually turns your bricks and mortar to mush and you get to replace the entire mess. Bricks need air contact to dry and breathe. Former home inspector here.

I like how you’re not afraid to criticize your own work, most people have too big of an ego to admit they could have done something different or had to cut corners to reduce cost

Kevin: Puts luxury vinyl plank over lawn

Vinyl wrapping is an insanely good takeaway from this video. The kitchen is the most important part of any house, and making it look so much better at such a cheap price is great ROI!

I've been using that flooring for a while. It has a paper fiber core, which means that it can swell with moisture. That problem is all but eliminated by giving it a couple of layers of Mop & Glo or something similar right after being laid down. The wax soaks into the ends and seals them, so even if tenants don't keep up the wax the floor is still significantly moisture resistant. It really stands the test of time and looks great.

2:34 is such a great pro tip (glazing the bathtub). That saves a ton of money and time plus it looks like new. I had my client do that for their white under-mounted kitchen sink for just $200 rather than tearing it out, buying a new sink and installing new countertops ($$$).

Prolly one of my favorite videos, the fact that things didn't worry him makes me feel more comfortable seeing those small problems in the future. Buying your first investment property is stressful, if something's wrong people will complain and problems start. If its your house you just live in it till you fix it no problem

14:40 - Chimney caps also prevent animals from entering the chimney, and potentially, the home. I've had birds get trapped in chimneys a couple times.

Except very enthusiastic approach and humor, I am blown away for your honesty - your openness to publicly confess mistakes and good will to share the lessons you learned with all of us. Thank you. All the best!

LOL you get me with the RuneScape references XD

Replace that roof before you end up fixing the leak damage AND replacing the roof. Don't ask how I know this.

At one point I couldn’t distinguish between kevin’s sass and real advice LOL

That roof is a train wreck disaster!!! My landlord did the same thing and waited and when it started to leak, it flooded my room and everything was destroyed. Can you say MOLD!! and much more repairs and cost. I would do it sooner, then later, it would be cheaper now, in 5-10 years it will cost more.

I dont have your course, but currently in contract for our second property, your videos give me SOOO much info on how to do this second property better. I saved a ton doing some of your pro moves on my last unit remodel. Thanks!

The tv cable coming out of the closet serves a purpose owner deciding where to have the cable. You have to stretch it through the attic and the wall, which is not ideal but it offers flexibility with location.

Runescape!

Glazing sounds like the way to go. I started in this field with sweat equity as well. Glad that is the past now.

Taking down notes... just bought my first investment property. Hopefully we can avoid these mistakes!

Always enjoy these walk-thrus and bits of knowledge! Thx Kev!

Agree on Vinyl planking ,I gave up on tile showers they never keep it clean ,buy a upper end kit for the shower walls and floor .Don't buy gas stoves use electrical ,I install left over granite buy super cheap .Install gutters that way the water will not wrap around the wood causing rot .

Amazing points! also It's a REALLY noob mistake if you start throwing carpet in the bathrooms.

im still a simple man, i see an rs reference, i like the video.

This man is facing all my nightmares head on. Taking care of stuff, especially a home takes A LOT OF TIME, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND EFFORT, not to mention MONEY. No idea how a normal person would be able to do all of this unless this they were in the real estate industry somehow or just had a lot money to throw around to get all the shit work done. Thank you for sharing.

I love how you fit Runescape to make this enjoyable for others that are having a hard time grasping the concept. Intuitive!!

If you are walking a roof you should never step in a valley. There is a chance the felt underneath could be stretched and torn if you step in the valley.

Great advice except for mini-blinds. Tenants seem to have a built in radar for mini-blinds and either remove them or destroy them. Your tenants will water the grass??????? I can't get mine to clean the damn toilet much less water the grass.

Kevin: Not gonna replace this clearly problematic roof until it starts leaking! The rotten roof boards:

This video really help me decide that rental investment property is not for me. That possible termite problem looks like a nightmare. So many other little details that need address , and me being so particular about everything, it would be a nightmare for me.

The problem with solid doorstops is that unless they are out of the traffic flow, they will get kicked and break out the baseboard. The same thing happens if it's not exactly straight, and someone leans on the door. I'd rather replace the doorstop than fix the baseboard.

Here’s another tip guys. When you do a property inspection. Make sure to check the air filter on the ac unit. Tenants most likely will not change them and this could be very costly later on.

Great video Kevin, I really enjoy these types of videos. Love your idea about framing those old big frameless mirrors with baseboard. I just bought a house that I'm currently remodeling and it has those exact mirrors. So I think that's going to be the perfect solution!

Looks like the roof hasn't been replaced for 20 years.

I'm paying attention to some of those brands you mention; that will be great for price/type comparisons, etc. Got to deal with some plumbing issues in this 70's-or-so condo. That whole bath/shower diverter/tub-stopper ensemble needs to be replaced, so that means that wall tile/drywall?, will need doing also. If I was a renter I wouldn't have to even think about all this etc., etc. - Wa-ah, wa-ah! Thanks for all you do; you really do help with your videos and information!

Thank you for sharing. A smart man learns from his mistakes. A wise one learns from the mistakes of others. - Unknown

Warning: Don't use ceiling fans on plaster ceilings. The vibration will loosen them up and they come crashing down. BOOM!

Kevin I work at owens Corning making those shingles. Those things have lost all granules (rock) and the asphalt to to the point it's down to the fiberglass matt.. that roof is beyond cooked that's why it's so spongy, it is leaking lol

Wait..is Kevin Zezima??

6:45 I agree you should have vinyl wrapped the bathroom counter top but the kitchen one will be used to prepare food. A knife or other sharp object would damage and expose the vinyl and the tenant would have to peel it off.

7:40 this is basic stuff they teach in designing at surveyor school. Do everything based on 60x60cm blocks and add 1 cm to both ends. Way better then the old way of specific designed furniture

Wow ben Affleck. To be nooby with your first property Now you are passing all that wisdom to all of us. Thanks

Hey Kevin . Quick tip. I am a chimney professional in Tennessee. You stated that you put a cap on the flue to prevent water, but all of those cracks in the mortar between the bricks on the chimney will leak like no ones business. Have a mason do some various tuck pointing on it

man sometimes I just wanna binge runescape for a weekend for the nostalgia of it. Then I remember I have a wife and kid.

Kevin, thank you for keeping me motivated! Love your humor! Blessings!

that's crazy. I can't believe those California home prices. I bought a 4000sq ft home, 4 bedrooms, 1 nanny room, kitchen, upper entertainment room, big living room, small living room in the entrance to the home, dining room separated from the kitchen, balcony in bedroom, on a cliff, so no neighbours in the back, a view of nothing but trees, good neighbourhood, good schools, for $300k. the home was less than 2 years old. Texas is the place to be if you are looking to get more out of your money.

Purchasing your personal finance course on tuesday. 👊 I'm excited.

They still make those retro sprinklers? In the early 1970s, those were something kids splashed in on hot summer days! BTW, always enjoyable and high-value presentations. Love the goofy humor too. Thanks Ventura Man!

Hey Kevin, I absolutely love your videos. I just started watching them a few weeks ago and I am hooked. A buddy of mine introduced me your stock market videos but I eventually stumbled upon your real estate videos. I would of rather spent 4 years learning from you instead of 4 years in college. I wanted to reach out and offer my services to you. If you ever need anything roof or deck/patio related I’m just a message away. I’m currently 25 and own a roofing company here in Southern California and it would be an honor to serve you. Keep killing it man. Thanks for paving the way for young enthusiastic entrepreneurs.

Closing on my first house Monday. Plan on house hacking and turning it to a rental in a year or two!

its amazing how much difference the real estate value is in you area compared my area in north east PA $490,000 here can buy you a brand new 3,800 square ft mini mansion if not more

Its actually better to redo the roof now than wait til later and end up paying more 5 years from now with inflation. It would increase the value as well if there was a opportunity to sell in 5 years for a big profit to make room for 2 new properties at a huge wedge deals. Putting neccessary things off like a roof..youre just costing yourself more in the future

just by the little I see on that roof. it's dead, jim. It needs to be replaced!

I think when stainless steel goes, it will go quick and fall hard. Something similar happened with golden oak, it was used heavily for 15 years, then about 2003, everyone hated it.

I find leaks in the roof long before there is any visible damage. Usually it soaks into the insulation and then evaporates before it soaks through the drywall. Not recommended though. A roof now days when done right will last 50 years.

Sprinklers are a great idea, I've installed them in all the houses I own. Plus, if they don't water, there goes your lawn and plants

Door stop, the spring one versus the rigid one... Yeah I thought it was a pro move to do the rigid one as well except that the rigid ones get stepped on and bust out the base board that it's screwed into. So I think the springy one's are better, if someone steps on them they don't tear up the base boards.

No tile in rentals! Unless you want to hire someone for several hours to clean and/or re-grout every few years.

I like how you are always walking around!

Good point about carpets. Carpets are much dirtier than people think, it's a mistake and good call, Kevin.

cool thing about lvp: It barely expands/contracts, so you can usually install it as one section on the whole main floor/basement.

*In my 2d rental, I made the mistake of hiring a cheap gardener to remove an ugly looking cactus. Well, let's just say he didn't finish the job and wanted more money to remove the 12 inch cactus stump. Cheaper is not always better.* 😉

If the Devil has a pitchfork and the Grim Reaper has a scythe, is agriculture a major industry in the underworld? 🤣

@meetkevin @4:40 you mention to get the solid metal door stops, not the springs. I disagree. When someone accident stepped on a solid door stop at my house, it immediately broke the baseboard that it was attached to. Our fix was to get a longer screw, and screw on a spring door stop into the same hole so we don’t have to change the base. But never again will we be installing solid door stops.

Kevin, What would you recommend instead of mini-blinds? wooden blinds/vertical/Velux? Video idea: can you do a home-depot series or something, telling us what paints/fixtures you recommend?

Love your enthusiasm and energy! Thanks for sharing!!

1. The bronze tile separates from the same ol same ol home depot go to for tile. I personally love it. 2. TODAY AND ANY DAY... A rental property don't need renovation class work. Your pro move was putting in $29 fixtures, mirrors and so on ... It's a rental that will eventually get destroyed by the wrong tenant. That's not a noob mistake, that's a pro move. Would you rather replace a $500 fixture after they steal it? 3. Each room don't need ceiling fans and I have consumers I work with that prefer lights in the other bedrooms over fans. 4. Nothing says quality when kids and dogs destroy blinds at "quality" price. You can spend $11.00/per blind at home depot for the stringless type. 5. Man made countertops like to stain and burn-in. I believe the choice of the tops now is better ... You kicking your own ass for petty stuff that helps man 6. Sprinklers ... yea I agree my dude, you got me there. 7. The boob lights in that kitchen? ... eh, lets call it neutral lol. I'd put white color fixtures in and I would have run a wire from that one by the dining section over to the middle of the sink and stove to bring more light in. That's just me but not nothing to kick ass over ;-) Sorry man you THOUGHT you made noob mistakes, I don't think so. I have two rentals in the "richie rich" areas as I call it from quit claims ... These richie people are as nasty as the "lower end" people hence I don't judge... I personally think you made good decisions on this man. Don't call me out in a video man LOL. I just have a lot of faith in you.

I'm curious what he would have went with, instead of "mini blinds"... cause he said "Oh this looks cheap" but then didn't offer a good alternative? Besides that, it was a good video. Informative. Especially the "Surge protector" for the furnace, you wouldn't want something like that kicking the can.. that had to be a high cost item...

If I were you I’d rethink the idea of waiting for the roof to leak before you fix it. Watching water running down your walls it ruining all the floors, furniture, etc -everything inside your house- is an expensive fix!!! Tenants will move out and probably sue you.

I think you need a new roof Kevin. The last thing you want is having to repair damaged ceilings when you have a tenant installed.

The dharok lmfao

You can use 2 slim rolling racks on the sides of the oven.but maybe the top tray has to be some solid piece of stainless steal or wood atleast for oil pops while cooking. I got mine from Walmart for like $25 for side of fridge.

Build a roll out spice rack for the space in between the stove and counter. Cheap fix

Have been slowly making videos for 2+ years now and your work just keeps me motivated! Keep it up K, great content

This guy used a runescape picture 😅

Instead of painting The Brick, which is a terrible idea, a better idea would be to look up how to limewash. If you limewash the brick you can't control how much of it gets absorbed and let some of the brick shows through and you can get some very cool looking effect for next to nothing. Don't buy a huge bucket! Get a small quart container. You can buy them on Amazon for cheap. You could also paint on top of it with something else to blend in certain colors to give it Taps and then seal it with a sealer

The tenants should pay if they want soft water or not for the water the electricity and all of the other utilities. Santa Clarita has banned the water softeners that you by yourself because something about the runoff is bad for the sewage system

I'd be surprised if anyone would do that roof for only 11k. Plus all the plywood and maybe more underneath is likely rotted out. Probably cost you more like 25k to fix all that. And you need to get rid of the grass that goes all the way up to the house - watering that could compromise your basement floor or slab if there is no basement, especially if you have expansive soils there.

Loving the RuneScape references. After watching a ton of your videos, I am learning that you and I are very much alike. Pretty good to have a real estate role model. Even if I lve never met you. Thanks for the videos!

I'm from Ohio and I'm shocked at how much a house like that costs lol

First noob mistake buying in California. Second mistake heloc loans. I bought 2 houses cash in Delaware for 205000 total . Collectively rent them for 30900/year

My agent sold me a house with a crappy roof. It didn't leak but no insurance company wanted to insure me because it was too much liability. Agent really screwed me over. Had to pay 11k out of my pocket for a roof on a fha loan. Don't cheap out on the roof bro. You can get in trouble.

Seems like most of your properties have neighbors with campers. Do neighborhoods with campers relate to places you want to buy in? Or does everyone like to camp in their driveways in SoCal?

You’re the man of real estate 🏡

Im from another country, but as a landlord, I made the same mistakes.. This video is very useful for everyone, everywhere.. Not just for EUA.. Thanks!

Just thinking of the VCT and tile and dam even if there is water damage ya only have to take down walls and insulation.

Man I love Kevin just for putting or allowing the editor to put Runescape figurines. ahahaha

I’m a flooring installer in England and LVT is very popular. I couldn’t recommended better flooring.

My first rental was literally a drug house. Which was a surprise to only me. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Gotta admit! I almost clicked away during the 1st few seconds but I'm glad I watched the video in its entirety. Very informative and entertaining video!

Thanks Kevin for posting everyday. I've been watching regularly since your BP episode. I love your content!

The reason the roof felt like a spring board is because you were standing in the valley where there is metal... shimmying like that around 15:00 is a great way to create leaks fyi

The beige tile is beautiful. But also subway tile wasn’t popularized until like 2014 and it will go out of stile within 10 years aswell. You should Always design for the current year not the unpredictable future

Carpet in a rental property, no good. Tenants let their dogs pee on the carpet, they spill red wine on the carpet, etc. Waterproof flooring is what I am looking for in my new rental properties.

I don't always admire my Craftsman skills, but when I do, Nailed It

In Ventura, your not required to have some kind of cooling system? I believe in Orange County you are require to have both heating and cooling, but the cooling can be in the form of ceiling fans. I could be wrong, but I believe that's the case here.

Great value as always Kevin. The GOAT

The large tub tile would look less dated if you had gone a step above and had a decorative 'inset' separating the top from the bottom. My biggest peeve with the subway tile look is that much more grout and that grout becomes a harbinger for mold to grow. With that said, I doubt a tenant would even notice it. Unless of course there was *mold* growing in the grout that is.

Shit Kevin, I'm new. I can't draw the line between your advice and sarcasm. BAH! XD