Avoid these Expensive Mistakes ALL New Homeowners Make

[@stuffburger1]

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

[@Matticulous-Media]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@callmefrog76]

He puts off a serious D-bag vibe

[@MrRondonmon]

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

[@youssefhamidi8152]

😂

[@101perspective]

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]

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]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Bingo!

[@m0tbaillie]

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]

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

[@robertpryor7225]

Noobs are ruining 'murica

[@BlackopsSOG1]

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

[@JohnDoe-ld8nr]

"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]

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]

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

[@woofdoogy]

Yeah

[@DuubleD]

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]

Exactly

[@kappakumplete]

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

[@charlesreid5137]

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

[@spicyshizz2850]

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

[@charlesreid5137]

@@spicyshizz2850 did you watch the video?

[@ArcadeSchool]

@@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]

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

[@RAWxEntertainment]

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]

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.

[@danieldahlinger177]

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

[@SlayingYouDaily]

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

[@danieldahlinger177]

@@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]

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

[@danieldahlinger177]

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

[@keithupton86ku]

@@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]

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]

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]

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

[@KLAWNINETY]

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]

pros shop at where？

[@mariogutierrez2965]

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]

Noon vs pro should be an HGTV show

[@nateopimentel3174]

Yes

[@untouchblz]

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

[@manueldelao9169]

Aren’t you that tik tok guy???

[@Soleya9]

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

[@LivPoxleitner]

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

[@autumn2793]

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.

[@huracan20]

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.

[@xOranfall]

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.

[@juana.2745]

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.

[@hermanvirgen5712]

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]

Thank you!! Couldn’t agree more

[@robertpryor7225]

Especially in areas with lower property value

[@bobrosssquirrel8725]

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

[@walkermorales337]

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.

[@ljmini732]

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👍👍

[@jasonbugg4429]

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

[@Floridaman8783]

Exactly what I was thinking. Lol

[@natemullen64]

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...

[@davidlindgren2448]

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.

[@iloveamerica1966]

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

[@riondagodet4799]

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!!

[@brandonburkett6418]

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

[@MeetKevin]

thanks so much brandon!

[@derrich773]

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

[@josev6660]

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]

Converted garage is probably illegal

[@nandisaand5287]

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

[@keithb9920]

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.

[@NickSkye]

Do an Ikea or Target noob vs pro walk through!

[@habitandoproperty2166]

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]

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

[@ungwungboozia8797]

Lol even some of the pros use ikea

[@patrickkeller2193]

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

[@ungwungboozia8797]

@@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

[@walkermorales337]

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

[@miket1615]

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.

[@kkp4297]

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

[@TheHoustonian25]

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]

NICE!!!

[@mrsteiderman]

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]

Nice!

[@patrickkeller2193]

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.

[@christophermeyer3284]

Kevin, we're the same age but I really look up to you bro. You've taught me a lot about owning my own home and so much else. I definitely upping my game every time I watch one of your videos

[@Mike-cv7hv]

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]

Great idea

[@Mike-cv7hv]

@@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]

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

[@rickmendoza1705]

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

[@ELwow2]

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.

[@Badenhawk]

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.

[@nimravus01]

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]

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

[@adamgronvold8608]

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

[@robertpryor7225]

& bondo, wrap it!

[@funk132]

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.

[@TofuInc]

Agree with everything here except the tile. Tile is super cheap and easy to put down. If done right it's extremely durable and looks great. Don't go overboard an do anything intricate, stick to the basics

[@samanthastrassell2163]

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]

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!

[@XSCAPE-eg2dl]

Hey Kevin , I usually hesitate to subscribe to channels such as yours because I know the sleaziness and lies people tell all the time in this business BUT I know that what you are saying is sooooo true ... we've been there done it all !!! Thank - you for keeping it real and putting out proper and truly helpful information for the people that follow your channel ... with this attitude , you're well on your way to a million subscribers !! Subed 👍 !!!!

[@danielmcphee6061]

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

[@Soleya9]

@Khashon Haselrig Return To Vendor.

[@bloodgain]

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.

[@auspicioustoot]

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.

[@blackpsychosis513]

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

[@michrech]

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]

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

[@kniefi]

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.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

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.

[@yoramgelfman8091]

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

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Awesome advice. Your channel rocks. So much value.

[@JDFuchs]

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.

[@pawn3d167]

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

[@TheJMBon]

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]

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]

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

[@mc1992]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@MrAk474life]

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

[@davidlindgren2448]

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]

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

[@justablankcomment3721]

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

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

Good concept for the video, didn't think of a home rental like that before, like a Macdonalds sandwich built for cheap for the average consumer, acceptable quality, average presentation, means acceptable profit. (And satisfied customers)

[@AngieMBlanco]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Heck yeah

[@c-hd5696]

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]

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

[@abacab87]

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.

[@desireejones3963]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Nice!!

[@FirelordVic]

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

[@woofdoogy]

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

[@AMan-xy3lx]

Hey, how's business going?

[@jonathansitorus3973]

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

[@marcemarc6516]

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]

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

[@patrickkeller2193]

@@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.

[@ClevelandInvestorPrimer]

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]

Hah Thank you!!

[@VivaLaGolf42]

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.

[@Montu4g63]

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.

[@kgal1298]

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.

[@101perspective]

Also, at Home Depot it is worth swinging by their scrap wood pile inside the store. All of that is usually at least 50% off I think. The pieces are sometimes just shorter than normal or warped a little. Perfectly fine if you aren't going to see it or you simply need a small piece somewhere. No point paying full price if you don't have to. That said, it's random what is available and there isn't always a lot of it. It only takes 30 seconds or so to glance at it though and can save you a bit sometimes. You might be able to get more specific wood pieces elsewhere in the store and talk them into marking it off as scrap if it is warped or something.

[@MikeGusFifteen]

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.

[@jph2455]

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]

That’s genius 😎

[@hemipower63]

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

[@danithaman4610]

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]

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

[@Vinny_108]

I love these videos. I need the comparisons. More please

[@ItalianMafioso344]

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]

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.

[@born2bmensch61]

All I have to say Kevin is you’re dropping some 💎💎💎 here!!!! -Thanks. -Duke 🇺🇸🇿🇦

[@joshuasamuels7777]

Nice improvement on the video quality Kevin 👍 Back to the basics !

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@Cfomodz]

I like 5000K LED (and CFLs for that matter). LEDs do not have an inherent color temperature any more than CFLs do. It’s whatever it’s made to be. It’s whatever it on the side of the box. You’re not “supposed” to get 2700K LED bulbs.. that’s just the ones that are yellow. They make those for people wanting yellow bulbs.. they make the 5000K ones for people like me, who like their light to be white - not blue, but white - 5000K, the same color temperature we use in the studio. I get that some people don’t like that you being arrogant, but that’s not really my problem. I think it’s fine if you’re right; it just seems strange that you think there is only one way to add value to a property, and that if anyone is doing anything but what you would do, then they must be wasting their money and also be a noob. That’s inaccurate. It’s frankly false. That’s all.

[@damiandagger]

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?!

[@Doctrtony]

There are 20 dollar recessed lights at home depot with an adjustable switch on the back that you can change each light to match each room and they are led, best value and they look good too 😊

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

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..

[@JeffWomack]

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.

[@DiYDadDojo]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@mrsparex]

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]

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]

Stop, you're breaking the rules

[@travisjacobsvideos]

Ok, I did research when buying my LED wafer lights for my kitchen for resale. They have the option for 2700k, 3k, 4k and 5k all in one by a switch. Now for a kitchen many pros say they should be at 4k for the best light. (Many modern homes you notice they are at least 3k-4k in the kitchens). So I am confused with your 2700 recommendation. I DO know in anything but the kitchen it should be at 2700. Maybe that's what you are referring to?

[@cbarr0288]

Honestly though , the multiple shower heads and tile choices in the shower are one of the best parts of our home .

[@erikacausor4110]

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

[@MeetKevin]

anytime!

[@berencia]

i loooove these videos these are gems!!

[@cjvx7208]

Kevin, Kevin. The realist. Best

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@jessestrings]

Led pathway lights are pro choice for pathway lighting though

[@IWBVS]

I've actually realized certain ethnicities like certain colors. Asians, Indians etc like 5000k lights. Kitchens should also use 4-5k. 2700k is yellow and very warm. I wouldn't want that in my kitchen either. Also, in my area, I can get cabinets made with plywood for the same cost as the particle wood cabinets which aren't as well built.

[@robertdavis3433]

Good video, but he has to rethink his choice of paints. Don't buy cheap paint. The paint is very thin and you will either have to put two or three coats on your wall or first use some type of sealer .the real answer is to buy the bear Ultra Premium white semi-gloss for the interior for $134 per 5 gallon. you only have to use it once and it's done and over with and looks totally pro. Covers everything on the wall and doors. Landlord From Sacramento

[@santiajean4934]

Great video, nice color, "get a lot of magnets" thank you KEVIN🤣🤣🤣

[@johnboykin3128]

I used the $31 white paint. It works fine. Painted my whole ceiling

[@johnwinnerdz1]

Halogen lights are for painting or cold Reno's..