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[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@Soleya9]

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

[@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"

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@adamgronvold8608]

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

[@robertpryor7225]

& bondo, wrap it!

[@honkytears]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@desireejones3963]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Nice!!

[@VictorSanGil]

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!

[@iloveamerica1966]

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

[@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.

[@cbjueueiwyru7472]

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]

@@cbjueueiwyru7472 why

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@LivPoxleitner]

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

[@natem2367]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Ahhh Thank you!!

[@robertpryor7225]

Awww

[@kkp4297]

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

[@AngieMBlanco]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Heck yeah

[@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.

[@jellodrake4112]

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.

[@pawn3d167]

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

[@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

[@derrich773]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@walkermorales337]

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

[@dennismolina2339]

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

[@MeetKevin]

ty!

[@TheAlcapone100]

led lights last longer though

[@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.

[@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.

[@DiYDadDojo]

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

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@hemipower63]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@itrthho]

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

[@acmaiden5236]

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

[@erikacausor4110]

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

[@MeetKevin]

anytime!

[@greaterbw]

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 🤬

[@Johnnydblanco]

Do you ever go to the cart with the wrong color paint cans to see if theres a color you want and can save money on just because someone else didn't want it?

[@MeetKevin]

nah -- that works if you have one property --not so good if you're trying to do the same model on all

[@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👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@will-financialliteracy-fin9369]

Kevin is going to save me so much money on my first rehab!

[@HalfStarFilms]

Work with a pro your first couple times. It will pay for itself.

[@will-financialliteracy-fin9369]

@@HalfStarFilms yeah I plan to start getting into the community in my area and learning from someone who has been at it already. Great advice, thanks!

[@woofdoogy]

Are you going to hope the tenants destroy stuff so you can keep the security deposit? This pos gets way to excited about it because he’s a slumlord

[@najia7604]

The Dongstein he’s NOT a POS...he’s simply giving advice directed to all owners of properties that are rentals a great option of buying cheaper items that could potentially get destroyed should they end up with a “ POS” renter!

[@mansardmanor3869]

Kevin's thinking seems to be good advice, perhaps it's good on low end homes with renters. You can get stuck on this thinking, But try this method on high end properties, where you do same amount of work, but receive 3X more *Wedge* money, just won't work. See your investment melt away, then call Kevin he can sell it for cheep (your loss) You pay Kevin 6% on your stupidity.

[@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

[@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 😎

[@DreamBoyDead]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@bloodgain]

"I'll just put a magnet on it." The doors of stainless steel fridges aren't usually magnetic.

[@robertpryor7225]

JB weld would do it

[@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!

[@bufferover_flo4727]

Let’s keep it real, nobody thinks solar walkway lights increases value lol

[@TheTrainMan570]

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

[@MusicConnoisseurian]

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.

[@MrSquash62]

bruh everyone needs an air compressor

[@ryanraines1469]

Love the Lowes and Home Depot Videos

[@MeetKevin]

ty

[@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.

[@cciphotos]

The Noob vs Pro videos are my favorite! 😍

[@Vinny_108]

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

[@jessestrings]

Led pathway lights are pro choice for pathway lighting though

[@AdamIverson]

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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@shayanshahriar7882]

So, Kevin is the Landlord we all hate!

[@GarciaCapital]

At 1:22 Almost walked into a customer 🤣

[@cbarr0288]

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

[@dannythrower6495]

Taking advantage of people. Setting them up.

[@MeetKevin]

Nah

[@berencia]

i loooove these videos these are gems!!

[@spencergeorge5847]

Great video, thank you

[@lebronjameslol3521]

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.

[@regibson23]

The problem with luxury vinyl plank is it feels like...vinyl.

[@michael8990]

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.

[@cjvx7208]

Kevin, Kevin. The realist. Best

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@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.

[@JoJo-op5xy]

This vid is titled wrong. I think it should be home investors or whatever. Either way this guy is good he gets straight to the point

[@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

[@mariogutierrez2965]

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

[@jessestrings]

Bro I have this fridge in my garage that has this massive gash across the door panel that we bought as is because of the discount works perfectly fine

[@itsmepowerking]

Another helpful video! Thank you. I saved some $$$

[@Foomanlol]

The one place where its nice to have halogen lights is when working in the cold and there's no heat for those of us in snowy places.

[@MeetKevin]

True!

[@woofdoogy]

Hahahha did you call them Calvin lights 😂😂 I’m pretty sure it’s Kelvin

[@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

[@ctownsc1]

I'll take that bet. You won't get that appliance until it's discontinued and no longer available and the last one. Then they'll sell the display. The displays are dented for a reason. They're there to take the beating but still allow the consumer to touch and feel.

[@jacobmcneil1669]

I would love to see an appliance shopping video like where you show what appliances you get and how