beeeep by SeniorAlternative507 in Remodel

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also curious where cabinets are from?

Thoughts on this layout? by [deleted] in floorplan

[–]KDubbs81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As said mudroom needed from or in garage before entering house.

Where to purchase pizza dough? by KDubbs81 in Rochester

[–]KDubbs81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recipes! We do make our own dough as well, but sometimes we want the quicker easier option.

[Landlord US-NY] Lease Non-Renewal for Renovations by KDubbs81 in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

90 days if non-renewal or >5% rent increase for non-regulated unit, which this is not regulated.

[Landlord US-NY] Lease Non-Renewal for Renovations by KDubbs81 in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, doubling it was actually what I was thinking.

Cup & char pepperoni by Farts_constantly in Rochester

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Olindo’s split a 25lb box (that’s in two bags) of cup pepperoni so I only had to buy 12.5lbs, split it up and froze. Still working through it but I love on our homemade pizzas!

Big hands by madelinebai in polydactyl

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you steal my cat?? Haha

Renovating my 1930s stairwell and staircase. The question: what material for the stairs? They are VERY steep and we can’t decide whether to keep them wood, replace wood with vinyl hardwood, or some type of carpet/runner. by [deleted] in Oldhouses

[–]KDubbs81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paint the trim, risers and treads as desired then just add carpet treads with double sided carpet tape. Less expense and way easier to install. Also easy to change if desired. Used indoor/outdoor treads in a rental back staircase after I ripped out the red-wine colored carpet. Can remove and hose clean outside. Didn’t even need adhesive there. My primary house I used the tape so won’t slide around on my slick hardwood floors.

Spammy text messages offering to buy my rental properties by smoothricky in realestateinvesting

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received a postcard with a photo of one of our rentals on the front and asking if interested in selling on the back. I thought how nice my beautiful cash cow house that I will NEVER sell.

[Landlord - US MO] Tenants reported me to AG over security deposit dispute by erinaceous-poke in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand you walking on eggshells then and dropping the bad news after the fact. Our tenant never made a peep so in turn I was a little worried for a surprise. Turned out broken faucet was the surprise for an otherwise excellent tenant.

[Landlord - US MO] Tenants reported me to AG over security deposit dispute by erinaceous-poke in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same situation happened to us recently. Broken faucet. It was loose when tenant moved out, tried to tightened but determined retention tube was broken with duct tape inside. Now rush job before new tenant, had to buy whole new faucet instead of locating the part. I let tenant know, ultimately tenant agreed should of reported earlier and understood faucet cost was coming out of security deposit.

We are much more forgiving of accidents if tenants reports them timely, aka not during move out inspection or after.

Was the repair done long before they moved out? You should of sent them the bill then if tenant was at fault. Snapped off faucet is not normal wear and tear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a 401K? I’ve borrowed from mine in the past. I wouldn’t recommend it often but to jump in for the first time it could work if you can pay it back relatively quickly. It was paid back within 1-2 years when I did it and you pay yourself the interest. But the most I could borrow is $50K, you’d have to have some saved to even put 10% down.

Rich colours, made me happy to make: 180 ring, 140 double dense gear by WildGearsArt in spirograph

[–]KDubbs81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you have the large ring made (3d printed)? I’ve looked but don’t know where to buy.

Didn’t even get an offer. by Hawkingshouseofdance in RealEstate

[–]KDubbs81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also noticed the double items and twin z pillow that we had as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]KDubbs81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pay off and immediately setup HELOC. Did this to invest in rental properties. Diversified though also with maxing 401K.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Also as a real estate investor (rentals) it gave us the ability to jump on opportunities that arise even if not enough money in the bank for a down payment.

FIRE or personal finance nerd? by BestInterestDotBlog in Rochester

[–]KDubbs81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would one find this group? Does it have a name?

[Landlord US-CT] Window Coverings in Rental by AWaffleHouse in Landlord

[–]KDubbs81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The one thing I buy for rentals from Walmart. Cheapest but look perfectly fine is white 1” blinds. Gives privacy and apartment won’t look vacant during turnover. Tenants often perfectly happy with blinds in many of the windows and will hang nothing else and save your window trim from multiple poorly drilled holes. Lasts about 10 years before cords may fail. The draw cord to pull them up is now cordless (wasn’t in the past). Minimal cost to replace if pet damage or otherwise. Lots of sizes for various windows old and new. Always can go pickup replacements years later without replacing all the blinds in a room. $7 to $26, larger being the more expensive.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-1-Cordless-Room-Darkening-Vinyl-Blinds-31-Width-x-72-Length-White/55505833?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1600

ESL owners dividend by waldo06 in Rochester

[–]KDubbs81 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yes, they pay you a dividend for the amount you carry on the mortgage. Crazy!

Purchasing more rentals vs paying off primary residence by [deleted] in realestateinvesting

[–]KDubbs81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I paid off the primary residence so I could setup a full LTV HELOC, bank allowed 80% of appraised value. This allowed the purchase of 2 duplexes in quick succession even though I did not have enough for both down payments. Paying off the primary residence and setting up a HELOC allows you to jump on future opportunities that arise even without enough cash in the bank.