Avoid these Expensive Mistakes Every New Homeowner Makes

[@TailHappyTV]

this is why you should never buy a flipped house

[@DayoAworunse]

Why?

[@dustinhale4337]

@@DayoAworunse Because he just said to cut every corner possible. Cover water damage with Tile? Do the cheapest thing always without any regard for performance? No one can tell the difference between hardwood and vinyl tile? This is just ridiculously bad advice. People like this are destroying great homes across the country by doing this type of shoddy work to flip houses and add no actual value in the process.

[@wilhallman2890]

@@dustinhale4337 Wrong. Homes like this would end up in complete disrepair and become condemned fire hazards if people like this guy didn't come along.

[@douglasg14b]

@@wilhallman2890 Doubtful. Are you a homeowner who has purchased a flipped house? Do you really believe that every flipped house was in such a state of disrepair that it was near condemned beforehand? Are you aware that tile over a water damaged floor isn't actually fixing the problem? Did you know that when you cover something up, the problem doesn't magically go away? It just can't be seen. Sure some houses are greatly improved, others are just painted, bandaided, then flipped like they where completely remodeled.

[@douglasg14b]

Can confirm. Bought a flipped home, almost nothing the seller said was fixed is actually fixed when you start tearing things apart. Everything is temporarily patched up, and every corner that can be cut was cut. I now have a good $10k to-do list to fix all these little issues from leaky faucets, to buckling flooring now that summer is here, water damage covered up by new flooring, paint that is starting to peel now that it's hotter, windows that no longer open now that it's warmer....etc

[@mynameismatt2010]

Tips on how to flip a house or turn a shit house you bought for cheap in to a rental property. NOT tips on how to fix up the house you're actually planning on living in.

[@mesta9997]

@@manictiger can you link to this said magic concrete?

[@meismax]

bro, how many years can you live on planet earth? btw I googled that term and it is not a product. It just found me a bunch of articles about micro fractures in concrete.

[@bobshanery5152]

Alot of this stuff is a waste of money. He is not wrong on it but some of this is just personal preference.

[@penguin12902]

@@manictiger that's what home owners insurance is for. I only need my house to last 50 years. I'll be dead after that and I won't care. A good stick built house on a good poured basement will outlast my kids and grandkids if properly cared for.

[@penguin12902]

@@manictiger the only thing in my house I can't replace is the humans that live in it, and I guess the baby books with the notes hand written. Your concrete "fortress" won't mean anything in a flood and it will all still be lost. You suggest what? Mortgage myself up to the neck to build a fortress for the 1 in a million chance that a tornado hits my house? Talk about paranoia.

[@martint3054]

These aren't mistakes, this is just the difference between a low-end and high-end home. Choose based on which type of house you're doing.

[@tylerredforge5563]

ikr

[@Taking20]

Most of the people crapping on this guy might renovate 1-2 times in their life, and are being totally unfair in my opinion. Let's review what he said: Vinyl planks are cheaper, look just as nice (when installed correctly), and are waterproof - Totally agree here (I use to literally SELL flooring as a salesman) Water damage under sink: FIX LEAK, then address the COSMETIC DAMAGE with vinyl tile instead of wasting money replacing cabinet - Yep, agree Get basic cabinets instead of $1000 distressed cabinets - Um yep agree (why are people are not agreeing with this advice so far) Take advantage of fiberglass tubs instead of wasting money on tile, that might be prone to incorrect installation - Yep agree! (just look at other youtube videos here dealing with incorrect installation of pan liners) Don't waste money on expensive front doors, led lights, tankless water heaters, refrigerators, etc... - um yea... agree again! Why price yourself out of a neighborhood? This guy is not talking about $450,000 houses... People buying those houses, will look for those things before buying. But if we're talking about $100,00-200,000 houses... like this guys is STILL replacing all this stuff with brand new fixtures etc. Don't waste money on pressure washers, and just hire your painter for a small side gig - Yea, totally agree. Don't waste money on custom granite, buy granite still, just straight from the yard. - Who would disagree with this as advice? Then he even went so far as to list a few things NOT to skimp on like toilets and smoke detectors. Honestly, I really don't see ANYTHING here that warrants people saying "Don't buy from this guy". lol I wonder how many of those same people have ever spoken to a builder about building a new house. Sure, they can put all the fancy stuff in, but it's going to cost you. There is a reason we use to call it "builder's grade" carpet. If you want nicer carpet, then cough up the $$$. I thought it was interesting to see the few spots on where a pro thought it was better to spend a little more money. Also, sorry dude, but the criticism for the tacky car decals... yea, that's warranted.

[@walkermorales337]

I’m surprised he didn’t go to a second hand materials construction store. We got engineered hardwood (bamboo) for under $3 a square foot that is basically wood flooring and can be rebuffed and refinished to look like new after it’s been scratched up. On top of that the installation is about as easy as laminate flooring. As for tile showers I do agree with not replacing, no point in replacing something that’s fine. If it does need replacing you can just make a tile shower yourself and it would greatly increase the value of the home. Edit: if you have one in the area I would strongly recommend “second hand” building materials. We have a local charity that accepts any extra building materials contractors or owner had left over so you can get higher quality materials for dirt cheap and sometimes even cheaper than the affordable alternative. Edit: I do agree about double pain windows, and we spent like $40 on a natural aged solid wood door, I had no clue people spent a few hundred dollars for doors, I don’t think we’ve ever spent $80 on doors. Edit: we always cheaper out on smoke detectors which probably isn’t a good idea Edit: if you remodel enough I feel as if a trailer would be a good investment, and at that point you could just dump it all in there rather than getting a large trash bin. To keep stuff from flying out you can just use heavy stuff to weight down lighter objects or tie it down with old carpet and rope

[@BillyOnYouTube]

​@@walkermorales337 As a rental property owner, I fully agree. Though I'm sure those tacky car stickers bring him a ton of new business. Lol

[@adude3179]

I think it's all sound advice for rentals and flips, but why go cheap on your own house (video says "new home owners").. especially if you plan to stay awhile?

[@BillyOnYouTube]

@@adude3179 Kevin's argument is that you should live in your property for a few years, then move out and rent it to a tenant. I personally prefer to stay in my own house indefinitely and find other homes to rent out.

[@ordinaryquest]

@@BillyOnKZbin that's my plan as well

[@jasonswoger410]

Noobs be like... This guy's a genius Pros be like ... Don't listen to this guy

[@jts841]

Brilliant lol

[@ridgehall1612]

Haha true

[@jtim83]

For a rental? He’s spot on. Think most folks watching this video missed the point

[@La_sagne]

@@jtim83 exactly.. so confused by all these comments wanting to live in luxury - its not about you living in it. both if you're a landlord you want it to be cheap so you get a good ROI and as a renter you want it to be cheap so you can save up money for your own house in the future.

[@alekfoy9362]

No one buy a house from Kevin lol

[@jordantrae2280]

he doesn't seem to be buying cheap quality, but cutting expenses in places 99% of people won't notice a difference.

[@sl4983]

Why? He's right

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

@@sl4983 no lol

[@Tray2323FTW]

@@jordantrae2280 tiling over water damage?? Someone will notice eventually!!!

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@jordantrae2280 That isn't true. When your rental starts falling apart and the windows are drafty they will know the difference.

[@thefodunk2]

Noobs be like "I'm going to use all of these tips" but the pros say "nah I'm good".

[@kkknotcool]

Spending double the money on what are basically consumables in a rental is really stupid. I mean the guy has 20% down on a half million dollar house. So 4% on 400k and 7% on 100k. Or $16,000 + $7,000 = $23,000/year in financing costs. Also known as $1,916.5/mo in financing costs. A a decent looks ok on zillow house like that will rarely rent over $2,200. Meaning a 300 dollar budget. Try putting hard wood floors in a house creating 300 bucks/mo. California investors are in it for appreciation. And no, people already paying that kind of money are not paying 100 bucks more a month for hard wood floors.

[@GrowMoneyWithAI]

kkknotcool completely agree but noobs don’t care about actual numbers and that’s why they’ll never be noobs or pros

[@jasonswoger410]

@@kkknotcool your talking about rentals Kevin is talking about new homeowners

[@kkknotcool]

@@jasonswoger410 New landlord home owners.

[@jasonswoger410]

@@kkknotcool as purely a rental I agree to some extent on cheaping out but as a builder I could never look back on a band-aid and say I'm proud of that work

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

Damn man .. I wouldn’t let you do anything to my house

[@awilliam1]

You realize this video is aimed for rentals...right?

[@codyf3249]

@@awilliam1 So it's cool to pass your cheap, broken house off on renters, so long as you don't have to live there?

[@googleoperationcyclone]

@@codyf3249 yea i had to do a retake on his comment xD rental or not, people will be living inside

[@UnstoppableTramp]

@@awilliam1 Terrible attitude.

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@awilliam1 Going cheap on rentals means things break faster and easier and have to be replaced more often. Spending a bit more on the cabinets actually means they will last longer. The foil wrapped cabinets are garbage and won't last the first tenant.

[@krillansavillan]

Pro's take someone with a military discount for 10% off huge hauls

[@FirelordVic]

We also use our old contractors pro numbers at home depot to get 20% off paints!

[@syguzman5739]

High Five, krillansavillan 🤣 ⭐

[@kungfoochicken08]

You can stack this with the ProServices PreLoad card to get another 5% off. You have to load money onto that card with a credit card. Use a 2% cash back card like the Citi Doublecash. This come out to 16.21% off all your purchases. The ProServices program will also routinely have 2-3 day specials that give you 10% off instead of 5%.

[@krillansavillan]

@@kungfoochicken08 I am definitely checking that out

[@kungfoochicken08]

@@krillansavillan It's a bit of a hassle because you have to load money onto their prepaid card every time you use it. It's definitely worth it though. Some people just keep a balance on the card. I use their app to transfer money each time. The app allows you to save a credit card as a funding source. At checkout you can simply load however much you need onto the card. The transfer happens quick enough that there's no real delay during checkout. The 5% off is given back to you in the form of a balance on the prepaid card at the end of the month. When you purchase pay for an order with the PreLoad card, you also get delivery for $29 instead of $59.

[@osareafallire]

Never trust a guy who tucks a t-shirt into his jeans for remodeling tips.

[@matthill2146]

This

[@phazerfourtyseven6431]

interesting that only 59 people agree with you yet 10k people agree with kevin

[@bloodgain]

Hey now, I tuck my t-shirt into my jeans. How else would my suspenders fit while I'm doing my own remodeling?

[@Ignore14]

@@phazerfourtyseven6431 Yeah because most are subscribers who automatically like the video without doing any critical thinking

[@phazerfourtyseven6431]

@@Ignore14 do u know all 10k people and their way of thinking? nah lol

[@markleone5578]

Lmao. First and only video I’ve ever seen from this guy. And seeing how much he half-measures home repairs, I can see why he has a shirt that says “Don’t sue me” 😂😂

[@userasdf1546]

Noob says: I love the new Mercedes Benz. Pro says: get me some of that 1995 Toyota Celica, REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!!!

[@MeetKevin]

Yes!!!

[@JoseGarcia-ni2lq]

That’s right scotty!!

[@shazam6926]

Nice to see im not the only one watching Scotty

[@Novaman13]

Dead

[@Leonardo-xu5cl]

Damn broo can’t afford the g wagon?

[@tabbott429]

This guy is preaching to house flippers everywhere. I fix what the house flippers hacked when my clients live there for a year and everything starts falling apart.

[@zerofactor7871]

0:45 - Quick note about dealing with water damage under sinks/vanities/cabinets. As he said, deal with the leak, but one thing he didn't mention was the possibility of mold growth. If you catch the leak right away and have it professionally dried within 1-3 days, you likely won't have to worry about mold. But if it's an issue with an unknown starting date, you should probably just assume that it's mold and call someone to come out and perform a mold inspection on the entire property (you never know what you or another inspector might have missed), which costs about $200 on average if they're genuine experts and not just licensed amateurs. I wanted to point this out because as a mold and water damage restoration professional in SoCal, I very frequently come upon severe mold issues that are the result of improper remediation efforts (i.e. cutting out wet and/or moldy drywall/cabinets, wiping everything down with bleach, running a handful of basic box fans on the area for a few days and then building it all back) which ends up exacerbating the problem over time because the mold wasn't properly dealt with and ended up growing into something that can destroy entire rooms and sections of homes if left undealt with. I know that Kevin is surely aware of all of this, but wanted to leave a comment to the curious in hopes of saving someone else some time and money some day. Good luck.

[@MeetKevin]

Great added insight! Q: Why does the mold keep growing on people when the leak stops? Or is it the remaining spores

[@Muphins427]

Noobs be like: "I'm gonna use quality materials and really build out a solid, timeless property" Pros be like: "Nah man, you know those cheap landlords that drove you to buy your own property because you were tired of surface level fixes? Be like that."

[@KaitouKaiju]

Reinvest into it slowly over time instead of doing it all at once because of your emotions

[@roundedges2]

manictiger BAM, exactly

[@La_sagne]

what's bad about people being driven to buy their own properties?

[@lebronjameslol3521]

When I tore up a bedroom maybe 8 or 9 years ago I bought a 8 dollar light fixture from Home Depot. Still works, same light, works great. Doesnt even really get dirty.

[@dvdglezs]

"Who cares, they hold your dishes that you bought from IKEA."

[@MeetKevin]

Hahahah Thank you!!

[@jsmith4911]

The funny thing with people hating on his tips is the fact that this is how professional flippers legitimately think. Why spend more money on things that aren’t necessary when more times then not a buyer will change many items out or not even notice anyways. Take note. There is a difference between your personal home and your property for rent or flip, this is what many people forget

[@JasonWalter1]

J Smith knowledge bomb and absolutely true!

[@Phoenix-tc6dp]

7:05 this man just motorboated a plant

[@keepingitcleanwithmrlee6696]

He told you to lay down laminate over a water leak in a cabinet.... Hahaha. Good luck breathing that mold growth he just made in your house!

[@johnhandcock3242]

But you won't see it right away, so it's good enough to sell.

[@_PatrickO]

You are an idiot. He said fix the leak and then cover the staining in the cabinet with vinyl tile instead of replacing a perfectly good cabinet for no reason. Obviously, you let the cabinet dry out, the staining is harmless, but people will complain about it. So you can make it look nice with a vinyl tile. I personally think it would be better to use the roll of vinyl that is normally used to line cabinets than vinyl floor tiles, it won't look off that way since it is seamless and it flexes better to fit the surface.

[@_PatrickO]

@@jasenrock I cannot believe how retarded some people can be. Mold cannot grow once dried out. There is no water. The only issue left behind is staining on the bottom of the cabinet. Changing an entire cabinet over cosmetic damage is the epitome of stupid. Just line the bottom with vinyl wrap that is normally done for cabinets.

[@TheBarisaxman17]

Just because something gets wet, doesn't mean mold is there. Mold from a leaky sink would take probably months to turn into mold unless you're constantly running the sink lol. We're talking drops every use lol even if mold forms, if the leak is fixed and the mold is cleaned with bleach, you're absolutely fine if the wood isn't structurally compromised

[@dametalone]

@@jasenrock Mold will form from continuous exposure to water and in area that is confined. If a leak is fixed within a reasonable amount of time and you dry it out, mold will not form. If you're concerned about possible mold growth than stick an ozone generator on it.

[@DanielIles]

Hahaha, the LVP switch is real! I just did the same thing. I also haven’t been using carpet ever since going LVP. Tenants think it looks “boujee-er” and it saves me from cleaning the carpet each turnover!

[@MeetKevin]

LOL boujee yes!!

[@roundedges2]

LOL even laminate was better than carpet (except if water damaged)

[@jamieschepker6930]

I think Kevin used to own my house. I have been spending the last couple years fixing his “pro” level work.

[@Gcal1956]

My whole house was built buy a “pro” according what what I seen here.

[@richardbelman7155]

Gcal1956 he still charged you the noob price tho lmao

[@m_ross1]

Are you living in barracks?

[@rpvitiello]

Skip the 50¢ outlets and go for the $1 ones. The cheap ones wear out faster and then you have people complaining their plugs fall out of the wall. Also skip the boob lights, and get the $3 more expensive ones. No one wants boob lights on their ceiling. The other stuff depends on your market. I'm used to the NYC metro market where pretty much everything has tile. So a cheap plastic shower surround is a hell no in anything but the cheapest rentals. I have seen subway tile showers in pubic/income restricted housing here.

[@MeetKevin]

So funny you mention that. In editing, I thought to myself: wait a minute, the tamper-resistant quality ones are one dollar per since the packs are $20 for a 20 pack. Although sometimes contractors’s warehouse has them on sale for $14, which I thought was closer to $.50, and I was OK with that. Small details LOL

[@fordrac1ng81]

@@MeetKevin Most codes requires that you replace with TR inside homes if you pull the old ones out.

[@Wazupiseeyou]

Wow, I didn’t know natural gas conversion for grills existed.

[@AlexandraKeener]

For all the people bashing on this vid, it's meant for turning and flipping properties. (Although as an Energy specialist I will say even without insulation in walls dual pane windows actually helps tremendously and makes a big difference. DONT SKIMP ON THEM!)

[@Skylar7s]

What is the payoff time? I highly doubt it's profitable unless you live somewhere with extreme temperatures.

[@realtyintoreality7013]

I’m a professional real estate investor with that said..... this guy is clueless. The trick is to buy the expensive things cheap at warehouses where there is limited stock I buy $5 sqft tile for $1

[@Ignore14]

Where do you find these?

[@daviepageviews4521]

@@Ignore14 search surplus store

[@le1t3r]

@@daviepageviews4521 lolol the "pros" only know about HD and Lowes what is this surplus you speak of, honestly im not gonna name any just cause we need to keep the good stuff in stock for the actual pros hahaha.

[@ckimlemieux8409]

Considered a tankless system... Regular hot water heater works even when the power is out. Tankless doesn't. Easy choice!

[@anthonyplayers]

Well by that logic just get a Box of crayons and color over every problem your new house has... ultimate pro tip

[@roundedges2]

Only if renters can’t tell crayon and you won’t have to come back to fix it in less than 5 yrs.

[@thedon98677]

First thing I did when moving in was out with the boob lights! Basically spent the first two years fixing what the "pros" did. These videos are good for learning what to do the exact opposite of.

[@ChrisInvests]

No one should buy a house without watching all Kevin's videos first 🤷‍♂️👍🏡

[@leeklinglesmith3427]

Actually, No one should buy a house without going through the Real Estate Investing Course.

[@cherrytung]

@@leeklinglesmith3427 Have you went through the course?

[@texasowl5356]

Chris Invests or you could just not be stupid

[@cherrytung]

@@texasowl5356 wow where did that come from?

[@texasowl5356]

Cherry Tung - The Frugal Designer Handbag Lover the real world. Unlike you

[@GeorgeGammon]

I produce a home remodeling show in Medellin, Colombia. I have a staff of 10 videographers and editors. So I say this as a "Pro" not a "Noob"... this video is fantastically done. Great job Kevin.

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you George! And that's amazing!!

[@GeorgeGammon]

@@MeetKevin I should thank you, I'm power watching your channel to try to understand the difference in editing between KZbin and TV. Learning a lot.

[@Eric.Schneider]

I saw water damage under my sink and was thinking about replacing cabinet, but then saw this video. Great content Kevin!

[@AnonGaming333]

No, don't listen to his bad advice! You'll end up with mold growing under that vinyl! Since he doesn't know that much, it seems unwise to listen to anything else that he says. You need to remove the water damaged parts.

[@markleone5578]

I agree. If you listen to his comments, he’s obviously not living in these homes. He’s either flipping them or renting them.

[@JV-bc8um]

I would replace it and then water proof it so it doesn't ruin the cabinet again. Obviously fix the plumbing issue first

[@califdad4]

I recently had my older house replumbed (Pex) and remodeled and reconfigured a bathroom, did a basic home depot bath and the whole thing ran me about 12K. Did a fiberglass bathtub and enclosure, its fine , every easy maintenance . My neighbor is a property manager and told me she is recommending replacing the tile enclosures because they are so awful to keep up. Anyway, this was the best 12 grand I ever spent

[@kiput3647]

can you elaborate im looking to do one soon too

[@califdad4]

@@kiput3647 I kinda lucked out, my neighbor is a busy plumber, I asked him and he told me a guy around the corner was a plumber contractor and would have him call me, he can in and gave me a bid for replumbing the house for 3 Grand, which is what I was thinking, I told him I needed to do a bathroom also ( this is the house I was raised in, my parents left it to me) the bathroom had been kept up, but was a bad 1940s early 50s arrangement, awful. He asked me what I was thinking and told him, was hopping to keep it in the 8 to 9 grand price and just wanted a "basic home Depot" bathroom. I did do a nice tile floor but every thing else is basic. He was able to get it done for about $8500. Looks nice and the new arrangement is far better and will now, if needed fit a wheelchair it walker in it, couldn't do that before. So basically look around and get prices and and ask friends and neighbors , which is how I found this guy. Most people I talked to thought because I was reconfiguring the bathroom, that would be over 15k by itself. Love the new plumbing, the old galvanized pipe had orange water coming out.

[@yujuti8416]

I've only seen 7 houses before I bought mine. With my little experience I could still tell hardwood and vinyl floor apart...

[@roundedges2]

Not your mom’s vinyl, the new luxury plank vinyl, is VERY hard to tell. I have to get down on my knees and stick my fingernail into it.

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

Why didn't you just get into a squad position?

[@mskrazie]

the refrigerator one got me lol its a SHAMEFUL splurge i will regret until the end lol i should have NEVER spent as much as i did on a damn fridge. 😢

[@IIIrandomIII]

In all seriousness, the sauce should be thicker. You can easily use corn starch or flour as a thickening agent. The presentation is spot on. The meat looks delicious and the vegetables seem perfectly charred. Thank you, and I'll definitely try it out in near future!

[@dystaneyreeves4193]

Exactly my thoughts 😂😂😂

[@Nothingmuch1039]

This is awesome! I bought my first home yesterday... This is GOLD! Thanks bro!

[@a303twitch]

This video settles it. Never buying a house from Kevin.

[@roundedges2]

He’s don’t sell his income property anyway-so ya can’t. buy it.

[@mkf541]

In the 70's, home owners "invested" in cheap orange shag carpet and plastic wood paneling. If you have the money, do it right. If you don't, do what Kevin is suggesting.

[@johnnyr2677ify]

Wow, I am a home owner who takes pride in my home DIY projects and This dude is unreal.His shirt should say #Cheap #Cheap#Cheap

[@mapuche888]

@Brendan Pratt Thank you for making that point. I don't understand why people who only want to be homeowners are even watching this.

[@chrise.321]

@@mapuche888 Well to be fair, the title of the video is "Avoid these expensive mistakes every new homeowner makes" so that's why I watched.

[@TheMicahwitz]

His strategies are perfect for rental properties.

[@johnnyr2677ify]

I suppose, If you wanna keep replacing stuff.

[@Timber1205]

😂😂😂😂

[@30minutesLess]

All Kevin does is make videos and saves me thousands. Least I could do I subscribe and like every video

[@MeetKevin]

ah ty!!

[@30minutesLess]

Meet Kevin graham Stephan sent me, and I’m staying

[@UnknownUnknown-tu3be]

I wish you would clarify these tips are based on renting the place, not if you plan to make it your own for 10+ years.

[@Cataroux]

He put it in the description.

[@gailnext]

i remembered for T.I. on Rentals, owners always want granite until you give them the price and wait time vs modern nicer formica that can be installed today, But # 1 is when customer says " i want all switches and plugs replaced to new, or usb" then i would say "$400 for decora or $200 for standard". Customer says, "lets just leave them"

[@romeosinger8841]

I’m a GC in SoCal and this made me cringe. I understand getting the most profit for a house but good lord man.

[@roundedges2]

As a GC, (not an owner) you get paid more to make it expensive, obviously. Good Lord.

[@suzannelove]

Guys like him is why I really dislike flippers. Taking advantage of the housing shortage situation and making it worse for everyone else. People like him makes me want to be a better person to counter balance their bad juju.

[@ericww32]

damn all the stuff you picked out is in my apartment

[@Jack-jw2no]

Oh trust me after a while those Vinyl and laminate floors get cheap looking! You can start to tell the pattern never changes on the wood look ones and it looks so fake and cheap... so if you have the money and don’t have to worry about spills and messes, go with real wood or engineered hardwood floors

[@Jack-jw2no]

And your not a pro

[@Skydiggz]

Closing escrow in 6 days. Thanks bro.....I won’t sue you now

[@jasonswoger410]

A month and a half in. How many problems have you found

[@TruthOrConsequences2]

A lot of commentators on this video are missing the point of the video. Kevin is demonstrating value added. If the customer is not willing to pay for the extravagant upgrades it just means that they don't value it and won't pay extra for it. Why would you go the extra mile then. Very practical advice Kevin!

[@darrankidwell1742]

Thank you so much for this info. You’re on a roll man, the quality of your videos are top-notch.

[@hbarudi]

Lowes prices are outrageous when you can go for the hidden shops that sell basic materials and you build on your own fully renovated no need to hide damage for a fraction of the price. It sucks to have to hide damage like that and you should not renovate while buying from a store, but go for basic material suppliers.

[@trevor0188]

F’ing nailed it, thanks man⚡️

[@MeetKevin]

ty!

[@ab6318]

This isn't noob vs pro. This is having good taste vs cheap rental house.

[@KaitouKaiju]

Well yeah, it's a rental. Nobody will take care of your expensive "good taste" as well as you would.

[@deeaxelrod6499]

You know, there *is* a point to "you get what you pay for..."

[@briank5877]

I recently replaced my front door. The frame was bowing and there was a gap at the top. I know for energy purposes weather stripping could solve the issue but I’d still know. Got mine installed for 2k. What a lot won’t tell you is if you buy the door with color on it costs about an additional grand. Yes I had to paint mine for $20 and and about 2 hours of my time. I doubt it will add much value in resale but it will add value to me not looking at it 😂

[@yamborma]

This is good advice, especially if you bought a house and you're going to rent it out. If it's your own house, you might want some of the changes to be fancier since you'll be living in it. So it's always good to watch videos like this, but if you plan to live there for a long time, have the money, and you want USB outlets or a nicer light fixture or whatever, go for it. Just use your discretion.

[@jakecheck3225]

Or you can just not horde human necessities for financial gain.

[@finned958]

Patching a roof doesn’t always work. Just replace if it pencils out. Why would a pro care if tenant has natural gas grill? Remove it entirely. Put in plants that don’t need to be watered at all. Shrubs don’t need watering.

[@karenmutoro28]

Thanks so much! This is quite an eye opener!

[@bkucenski]

I've seen so many houses were someone "renovated" and wants to charge a premium for their work and it's obvious that everything just needs to be ripped out. Part of the value of not overthinking things and just doing the "bare minimum" is that if someone wants to buy the property and they have cash, they will thank you for making their job easier. If someone wants a fancy kitchen, they will put it in the way they want it. If you're not a professional designer, it's best to just not "help" Keep it simple. Fix the stupid things. Never put nice things in a rental property and let a home buyer put in the kitchen or whatever they want if they want something fancy.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I've been remodeling and fixing up my rentals for decades. Your ideas are absolutely on point. When I am faced with decisions on fixing up a rental where the cost is less vs more - I always ask myself: Which choice ends up making me more money? I recently remodeled a house that is days away from closing and for the kitchen cabinets I got them at a local Habitat for Humanity store. I did the whole kitchen with maple cabinets with brass hardware for... 200 bucks. I could have spent 2k easily on new and NOT recouped my full 2k. Easy choice. There are often good deals on cabinets on Craigslist etc. Rich people love to replace and remodel perfectly nice places. I reap the reward. Keep up the good videos.

[@MeetKevin]

Nice job Kirk!!

[@kiput3647]

what do you mean can you elaborate pls

[@lesliebrooke9910]

Literally my FAVORITE Kevin video and that's sayin somethin.

[@kenrinehart8530]

The $70 toilet from Home Depot works great.

[@CrashCarson14]

I get some of the things he says. Like going to the granite yard vs Lowe’s. Some are bandaid repairs. In the end don’t waste money on things that don’t need fixed and you want to just look good. But also don’t be cheap. Some things aren’t worth a high cost like a 10k bathroom

[@MichaelAllen-pj6mo]

By “pro investors” he mean tasteless cheapskate home flippers (that the next home owner will have to undo, repair or replace all of their crappy Home Depot finishes).

[@BePatient888]

That was clearly Lowes in that video.

[@bobshanery5152]

Tell me what he said in this video would require such fixes? Your confusing personal preference to how long something will last.

[@roundedges2]

There is no next homeowner. He keeps em forever for rental cash

[@The_Draque]

tons of good advice here seriously...though we did go from 70's aluminum frame single pane windows in the master bedroom to triple pane windows to reduce the atrocious road noise behind our house

[@MeetKevin]

that's totally a needed thing! And they help a lot! triple pane with different sized panes; amazing sound-reduction ratios

[@joshuanaismith2427]

There is a difference being cheap and being frugal This guy is 10000% being frugal and is really smart. I do the exact same thing in the UK on my property flips. I buy stuff that looks good and is the cheaper alternative. After all you're in it to make money if someone is happy with the product they are getting they will buy my house. Instead of doing 2 flips and making £70,000 You can do one and make upwards of £80,000 if done correctly My current flip is £135,000 profit!!

[@alicemartz3161]

don't forget to negotiate clearance appliances, I just bought a 700 dollar whirlpool washer for 300 dollars and a dishwasher for 75 dollars. we took them home with us and installed ourselves

[@andrewprahst2529]

This just feels like a runescape tuber living irl

[@MeetKevin]

bingo. world 2 fally

[@JAG1762]

Haha! I’m a DIYer who does not like my projects to look DIY! This guy helps me to know what NOT to do!

[@mrbigbri]

Sets a reminder... "never rent from Kevin"

[@Timber1205]

😂😂😂😂

[@2bhyman]

the tesla is absolutely not the same as the dryer outlet. While the dryer outlet does put out more energy than a conventional outlet, the tesla charger charges wayyy faster and thats not something to compromise on when you rely on your electric vehicle. 30 amps vs 90 is a whole world of difference when the charge time is 3 times faster with a tesla charger. And no I'm not talking about a super charger- talking about a regular destination charger.

[@MeetKevin]

Well of course! But home chargers they’re the same

[@2bhyman]

The Tesla home charger is still about 2 times as fast as the dryer outlet charger (Real world tested). Plus you have the likely hood of forgetting to set your amps to a lower setting and blowing your electrical circuit. That’s why I’m saying, I think it’s worth the extra couple hundred to $1k to just get the Tesla home Charger installed.

[@2bhyman]

The Tesla home charger goes to about 45 amps. I have no clue what yours is allowed to do.

[@Miamidev]

You rock Kevin, so much great info here thank you for sharing! I love #NoobVSPro!

[@DownsyMB]

A natural gas bbq is generally speaking $50-$60 more than an equivalent propane bbq, it's usually the price of the conversion kit. Now if you're talking a bbq that comes in natural gas vs a cheap propane bbq that natural gas isn't available then yes there's a price difference but the difference is due to quality at that point(weber/broil king/char-broil vs masterforge). - from a guy who sold bbqs at Lowes. Other than a few things like that I due like the vid some good points.

[@nicola-socialmediasuccess8687]

These videos are very engaging! Amazing content and great entertainment just in one video 🔥

[@thecloneguyz]

If you buy engineered flooring you need to buy at least eight millimeter top surface so it can be rescinded if needed

[@samroy8628]

This was hilarious but also really practical and helpful

[@CaptainCocaine]

Pro tip for toilets: Get the American Standard Cadet 3. Cheap (right around that $199 mark), reliable, efficient, and EFFECTIVE. Never had a clog.

[@MeetKevin]

nice

[@corthew]

Seriously? Pros go cheap and cheat? This is handyman stuff...Workarounds. Pros repair the tiles under the sink...They do not cover the damage to hide it.

[@MRCCPB1]

I think hes more so referring to when there is a leak under a sink and the bottom board of the sink base begins to warp. But you are right on the pro fix. If your leak is significant enough to where the floor underneath the cabinet needs to be replaced then its time to replace that flooring.

[@gwp4eva]

to be fair to the planting bed, the comparison you showed was level ground vs steep grading that required a retaining wall

[@EBIRCSBUS33]

my wife wanted a double door fridge with tv screen in door I said hell no like 2900 then she found one stainless for 1400 I said ok but i gave her measurements and of course she did not buy one that would fit she wanted the bigger one that was 1699 even though it would not fit insane

[@syguzman5739]

Wow! Your lady is FANCY!! ❤ During the cold season (November - April) I turn off and unplug my refrigerator. It's cold enough outside to leave food/drinks outside in a chest cooler. I save money by unplugging the refrigerator 6 months out of the year just by using the climate to my advantage. Last winter was so cold, the Budweiser cans froze 🤣 I had to thaw them out! King of Beers! 🤣 For real, your wife sounds like a sweetheart! 💖

[@kristenlevine3446]

Why didn’t you help her with the measurements? Noob husband 😂

[@MotorJoe]

So you said you read all these so here it goes. I am wanting to do a complete gutting of my house and take it to the studs. I need to redo the plumbing since the house was built in 1965ish and I have 5 x 5-gallon buckets of Fire retardent veg oil stuff so when you coat it on, it makes it less likely to catch on fire and would like to coat all the wood in the house after gutting. After that would like to replace all the electrical and move the box from the bedroom closet to the garage area. Would like to run Cat 7 network cable throughout the house so to make it easier to hook up to the net in any room. Would like to replace the single pane windows with bullet resistance windows for the future since things are getting worse out. Spray in Foam for all walls including the garage area and inside walls along with soundproof sheetrock. Would also like to install the roof tile solar panels and a Theron 45,000 Watt Silent Generator for emergencies. So what you think? Also, I live in the Bipolar state of Oklahoma.

[@MeetKevin]

Do nothing and buy another house instead so you can build a rental portfolio

[@mecheckraise]

He is very right for basic housing. Don't complicate it. Especially on rentals people could care less how long you search for just the right light fixture. They are just looking for basic stuff to operate.

[@MeetKevin]

Love your username!

[@rustyscrapper]

Kevin my new BFF....I refinished a bathroom for $700 walls ceiling and floor. I used that thin waterproof laminate you pointed out, it took ten times longer to cut the pieces then install the floor. I made ceiling tiles out of drywall and painted them. Hundreds of dollars for packages of ceiling tile??? Damaged sheets of drywall for $6 and cut out 2x2 tiles paint and muah! Re use original T bars, add nice ceiling fan and light, tear out wall paneling to discover there is already unfinished drywall under it. $26 tub of drywall compound. White Silicone for days, I used that shit everywhere in that bathroom. . I did landscaping for 6 years and I spend absolutely nothing on my landscaping. I transplant wild bushes and split roots and bulbs. A bag of grass seed is like $12. Agricultural grade round up to keep the weeds down in concrete and gravel areas. A quick squirt twice a year keeps the weeds gone. I did basement window enlargements with foundation cutting and window wells to meet fire codes for $700 a window. Contractor price would be $4000 a window. I poured concrete myself to widen a driveway and addd a parking space to a unit for $2000 contractor price $7000. But even kevin can't match these numbers because he hires labour while I do most work myself.

[@Cameroner1]

YES YES YES. Exactly what I want. I learned TONS. Thank you saint Kevin

[@johnhandcock3242]

How much are you paid to say this? lol

[@vmsarkisyan]

Some of your points are valid but biggest issue is people are not static devices, everyone has different taste. This is why a wide range market exists. Its not pro vs nub. I install smart home devices for clients who understand the benefits and enjoy it. If you want to convert any home to a smart home message me lol.

[@MeetKevin]

Can you fix my Insteon system?

[@vmsarkisyan]

@@MeetKevin what's wrong with it?

[@emanueltosado4818]

These noobs vs pro videos are awesome.. It's nice Insight

[@kevinrowland4592]

Also looking at the comments most people are not understanding that you dont put top notch things into a house YOUR NOT LIVING IN. Laminate floor is all I use in rentals and it looks lovely I never had a complaint. This guy is actually telling you the reality of furnishing a house that is a rental property.

[@SatireDaily]

But why is he talking like that?

[@marcin97]

Disagree on the booblike ceiling lights. Go to Costco and get flush mounts with brushed nickel accents for $20. Same style but rebranded at Lowe’s are $50. And they look 10x better and really make a difference.

[@2F3R]

Charlie from Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia got into real estate i see.

[@briandesilets8425]

Yo dude, the Lowe’s LAR card is 5% off. (Lowe’s accounts recieveable). It also allows you to add job tracking by using PO’s.

[@MeetKevin]

Yes sorry this has that -- I meant to say it's 5% off PLUS 2% AMEX cash back (screwed that part up; sorry)

[@fordrac1ng81]

This is actually really true. Builder grade everything when flipping. Don't spend a dime more than you have to.

[@Alexlfm]

The only thing I disagree with you on is the landscape brick. It can be done very cheaply and can make a HUGE difference in the curb appeal, assuming it’s not very high and you know how to use a level. I did my front for about $300 all in and it made it look like a million bucks with some cheap solar lights.

[@MeetKevin]

Nice! Yeah you said the magic words, "use a level" :P

[@Alexlfm]

Meet Kevin True. Saw this video and thought it was a good idea and it worked very well. 2 years in and still great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYvGZYRof5mXh5Y

[@EverydayworkAli]

The flowers advise is epic. Jajaja

[@MeetKevin]

haah ty

[@emmaleebennett6033]

I agree with some of these but at the same time, it will depend on where you want to spend some extra money. You can have a nicer version of something and still save money. You want a deck instead of patio, make the best choices for you.

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

“Who cares, it holds your dishes from IKEA”... 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 classic!

[@MeetKevin]

lol ty

[@DUNCEATRON5000]

Yea, I tend to find deals, yard sales, sales, and do it all myself. This is a great video. Thank you

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@summercherry123]

I feel like he's stealing ideas of my Chinese family...

[@kjcenteno5734]

The 2 in 1 washer/dryer breaks easy and need to be repaired multiple times and cost can go up so I don't think a budget 1 works. I know cause it has happened to me better to buy 1 with a better build.