How Stupid People Fail at Remodeling.

[@JustinKenward]

NOOB: Buys candy at a hardware store. 😳 PRO: Buys candy at a 99 cent store. Save 60%. 😁

[@syguzman5739]

@@scaryperson27 🧡 You buy candy? Anytime I walk into the bank, nail salon, or dry cleaners, I grab candy from the candy jar 🤣

[@syguzman5739]

@@scaryperson27 🤣 LOL!!!

[@Heisenbrick]

Noobs or newbs don’t spend enough time with their kids, my dad has an expression..”grow your own help” I’m now 30 years old and I help him run our business because he invested in me. I really think spending $2 for a name brand push pop is worth the investment, definitely a Pro move!

[@inhawaii4941]

Pro doesn't buy candy at all

[@syguzman5739]

@@inhawaii4941 : A world without candy is not a world I want to live in 🤣 I gotta have my candy & cash! Money makes the world go round & sugar makes me run around- LOL!!!! 💗

[@NoRoads2AllRoads]

Here's a pro for you Kevin. Do not put weed barrier down. It's a pain. Why? Sure it keeps weeds at bay, however once you add any sort of mulch, and the mulch starts decomposing, weeds start growing on that layer above the weed barrier. Best to do, is just use cardboard (use those Amazon boxes) where it keeps weeds at bay for a long time but it decomposes. Once weeds start growing again, just put other layer of cardboard on top of old mulch or whatever and add new.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I thought the exact same thing. The fabric is NOOB 100%.

[@RussellBallestrini]

Yeah, weed barrier is the worst, just get a thicker layer of mulch. Weed barrier prevents worms and other decomposers from getting to the surface. Cardboard plus mulch to hide cardboard.

[@kortdarth]

What about rubber mulch?

[@alanswanson1952]

@@kortdarth yes mulch the seeds come from the top not the bottom. Make sure the mulch is six inches thick then the weeds won't be able to take root

[@Badenhawk]

Even pro-er pro tip: sometimes the parks dept will give you mulch for free from the trees they have to shred up. Just laid down 4 pickup loads between my sidewalk and curb on the corner of my house. Looks great, No more grass, no more mowing, more time to play video games lol. And when it settles and I need more, I can just go get more for free.

[@leeklinglesmith3427]

The double front door hack was brilliant pro level 100

[@scottyhaines4226]

How did he get them so cheap?

[@NoRoads2AllRoads]

@@scottyhaines4226 steel single doors are about 300 dollars at Lowes

[@OmahaTonyG]

Waste of money. Tenants don’t need fancy front doors. A single door is far less expensive and functional. Seems like the kind of cosmetic upgrade that a rental property investor should avoid.

[@scottyhaines4226]

@@OmahaTonyGif it's already like that then it makes more sense to repaint the door then replace it as a single door. He doesn't want to pay labor to redo a door frame and hang another door

[@Mechaneer]

He didn't really explain why he was able to save $1,000 to $1,500. He did say that a door like this is normally $1,500 to $2,000, and that this set of two was only $500 ($250 each), but failed to explain why it was so much cheaper than the normal going rate. Was it just because he got two single doors instead of a french door pair as a set?

[@isaicisneros1606]

I remodel homes myself. I 100% agree fixing old things and bringing them back to life takes more skill and knowledge than building from scratch.

[@roberterisman766]

I like how he encourages you to exploit paying less to skilled contractors for harder work on that topic. 🤨 asshole move kevin

[@jonsnow8550]

Repairs are harder than rebuilding?? Isn't the premise of the video that repairing and patching is much easier and cheaper than rebuilding?

[@OscarHanzely]

I totally agree with it, problem is that if you are not a DIY, its hard to find contractors that do custom hard work .. they rather price complete rip out old and build new cheaper for you.

[@OscarHanzely]

@@jonsnow8550 not with contractors. because repair is all custom and requires lot more skill and sometimes even time. therefore it will be quoted more expensive if you don't do work yourself.

[@vonfranko]

My wife and I are in the middle of sprucing up a house we just closed on and have been having so much trouble finding unfinished wood cabinets to use for a couple bathrooms. That model you showed just saved us over a thousand dollars if not more.

[@w8what575]

My dad is a contractor so i don’t understand these amounts of money people are talking for cabinets etc..maybe it’s my area compared to the coastal areas...and tile is always a good investment...it’s waterproof if done professionally and durable...another thing I would do in an older house that possibly has hardwood floors...sand and stain the old wood floors especially if they’re oak cuz they’re so hard to damage...durability with rentals...cuz renters have no idea how much it costs to keep up a rental and frankly they don’t care...stupid and selfish way to think as renters but I’ve seen a rental have to be totally redone after only 3 months of tenants being there...they destroy rentals

[@davidlindgren7605]

@@w8what575 I agree and disagree about the oak floors, but it only makes sense to sand and refinish them if the property is in a decent enough neighborhood that it will attract good enough tenants who will appreciate them and will hopefully not abuse them. For locations that have gone downhill since originally constructed, you're better off just painting the wood floors or installing laminate flooring.

[@roberterisman766]

Painting original hardwood floors??? You seriously need smacked for saying that. I restore original hardwood floors to their natural beauty and it does not cost a lot for my customers to have this done. If you really want to go cheap then just do what's called a "screen and recoat". Rent a stand up floor sander/buffer buy the 100 grit screens to take off a very thin layer of the clear coat without taking it down to bare wood, clean with mineral spirits, and apply a layer of floor urethane. Result is fresh, clean, even sheen, original hardwood floors. Now with the new layer the protection will last another 20 years

[@Cerberean661]

"A pro does things in accordance with what's best for the purpose." I like that phrasing.

[@BrodeySheppard]

As a young dad myself, I think it's awesome you get your kids on there and get them involved! To them it means the absolute world to be included.

[@LaloJK]

Those double pain windows in my house here in Texas honestly saved us during the winter storm.

[@kameleongreen]

NOOB: Uses seatbelt, but not as intended. 13:45

[@323spy]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@joshuamclean4588]

Justin Nicolay yeah thats a bad habit

[@1SweetPete]

tbh broke the video for me

[@Word187]

Yes I noticed the same thing!

[@steveo1574]

SAFETY!!! LOL

[@JimMooreVirginia]

My experience is that the cheap $20 exterior lights are a waste, especially if exposed to sunlight. They yellow, warp and look terrible in a year. The $30 or even $40 ones break-even in looks and saved labor in about 3 years.

[@Capthrax1]

ive used 20$ ones from home depot at a property i worked at and they were black cast (zink?) material with led light nothing plastic on them, even the led lens was glass. We calced the medium life of the led to some 15 years. There are quite a bit of stuff you can get cheap that adds value and has a reasonable life. When renting your not looking for everything to last forever. most owners refresh the property every 20 -30 years depending on location. Using a refinish company can be a great bandaid for kitchen and bathrooms, though replacing a bath or kitchen sink is pretty cheap and takes less than a hour to remove the old one and put the new one in

[@r8wells]

Capthrax1 $20

[@Capthrax1]

@@r8wells to be honest if that's the only grammer issue you found, then I did pretty good. Left you a present. Kisses.

[@r8wells]

Capthrax1 grammar* found another lol

[@Real.Estate.Report]

I agree... important to save money when on a budget but also need to be thoughtful of the long term.

[@beast-ke2wr]

😂😂It’s so funny watch Kev. My dad works in remodeling and I always remembered him teaching me to be honest and do my best work for the client. That way you become favored because you save them money

[@regibson23]

3:40 The pro just removes the lowered countertop entirely. Raising a window? You're insane.

[@sugoiharris1348]

Thats what i was thinking. Not necessary and opens up the space so the tenant can do what they want with it and only costs the time to remove.

[@thedon98677]

I spent weeks tearing out weeds that used to be xeriscaped rocks with weed barrier underneath. Pros know that weed barrier doesn't stop weeds.

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

It does, but pros know they only work for around 2 or 3 years (if you are lucky) so you never, EVER use them. lol.

[@ess2607]

Better option is to plant densely enough that the weeds don't have opportunity. And not too dense to create overcrowding.

[@mdendariarena7]

Noob vs Pro is absolutely the best series on YT.

[@DanielIles]

The ceiling fans make SUCH a big difference to renters good point!

[@nicola6789h]

I've heard people say they will remove ceiling fans and other easy to break things hanging on walls. Is this over the top tenant proofing or are ceiling fans just required in warmer climates? I'm in ohio

[@madcowusa4277]

I take them out here in the PNW. They burn out or they get out of balance and the tenant calls me. That, and nobody cleans the blades ever. Might leave one in a living room if its circulating wood heat.

[@AaronjacksonMorris23]

@@nicola6789h I do Arizona and Ohio and in Ohio H VAC is not needed but a ceiling fan in the master bedroom and living are good perks.. Home depot has 69 dollar fans that look great ... Extra make the tenants stay longer the fan can pay 4 it self .... Like a great pizza in ohio you keep going back if it taste great!

[@AaronjacksonMorris23]

Only in Living room and master bedroom. Do the flushmounts or boobs lights in the other rooms

[@JacobPatrick1]

@@nicola6789h In a warmer climate like Southern California a ceiling fan is very desirable. It helps you keep cool while not giving you a huge electricity bill.

[@PatriotAcresinTexas]

I agree 100% that people tear out things and totally replace everything when it's not needed. I saw a guy today tear out his entire kitchen and granite countertops and island and a dozen or more cabinets that were probably less than 5 years old. It made me so crazy that I had to unsub from him so I wouldn't have to see anymore! And hey,...that little guy of yours is precious!

[@MeetKevin]

Wooow that’s nuts!

[@jacobmyer7481]

Noob: asks mechanic to fix a scratch Pro: takes it to a body shop

[@octoniumvideos]

Lmao put some bondo on it and paint it

[@slicerxr2860]

As someone who does auto body this made me laugh

[@eomoran]

The energy in this video is the energy you need to bring to your campaign videos. Your campaign videos feel a little needy despite you actually having one of the best plans I've ever seen

[@johnvtran]

Everything he said NOT to do I was going to do lol.

[@Presbiter]

He is talking all lot shit...like with the windows...

[@johnvtran]

boss 630 you gotta start somewhere kiddo

[@jacobselig6267]

I just bought a house and i was walking though it thinking new windows, new cabinets, new flooring, this video took me back to reality a bit lol.

[@kymspicks2763]

@@jacobselig6267 I just bought a house and I'm gonna have to "noob" it. Of course I'm gonna try and save every penny I can by buying discount materials, but it's literally a frame at this point. It's missing most windows and the couple ones that are still there have bullet holes in and are pretty cracked up, there's no cabinets in the kitchen, the walls are part way torn out so it's gonna need all new walls, insulation, I'm most rooms new ceilings, and new floors .. unfortunately not much that can be salvageable. Lots of work but we got it for $9300 so it was expected. How did your remodel go?

[@BrandonCase]

Old videos make me value new Kevin

[@andreribeiro9488]

This guy's logics : - if I do it, then thats the way pros do it - if I don't then that's how noobs do it

[@LiLBitsDK]

@Scooters Videos same goes if you want to sell your house, you can raise the value a LOT by doing simple stuff (fixing the little things) loose wall plugs, paint walls, dirty windows, remove trash, mow lawn... you know the SIMPLE stuff that is so easy to do (low hanging fruit) and it totallt changes the perspective of a house from a total dump to a very nice place the buyer can see themselves in

[@joshuamclean4588]

Its sound logic when ur a pro ;)

[@shakezmaybe3192]

Got roasted

[@GxGNoir]

André Ribeiro he is a pro

[@AMan-xy3lx]

Some people actually do have good info that's helpful, that's why they do what they do.

[@KathrineAnnVlogs]

I really appreciate these reno videos. I learn so much from them, and there aren't any other videos like them. Keep up the good work

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@carlstoutamire9525]

@@MeetKevin I must say you have it down. I would also like to say that you comments on "the build show" by Mat are spot on! I have been investing in R.E. since 1982 and you are doing it just as I would. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@thomasjensen6243]

Yes there are....there are thousands of REIs on youtube.

[@jorgeberruete4537]

Noob : tells mom Pro: don’t tell mom 👍🏻🔥

[@Joe-lg8lb]

Jorge Burrito u make no sense

[@crazymarkmc]

@@Joe-lg8lb you have to watch the video until the end, and also smash the like button for it to make sense.

[@Joe-lg8lb]

Blackofnight shut tf up

[@crazymarkmc]

@@Joe-lg8lb only if you smash the like button

[@Joe-lg8lb]

Blackofnight there u go

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

1:30 spot on with the weed barrier - I'd never use it on my property because I like healthier soil to grow in, but with a rental absolutely use weed barrier because renters need maintenance free features. 4:15 single pane sliding patio doors - replace rollers and replace those insulating strips and get rid of convection leaks. cheap

[@blueblur1984]

I think the most important take away I heard was renovations don't necessarily mean more rents. Do a good job, don't overbuild and, above all else, buy somewhere people want to live! A great deal in the sticks isn't a great deal if it sits vacant.

[@Cardinalfloors]

Great business idea. Winterizing and servicing sprinkler lines. Couple that with lawn fertilizing and landscaping and you got yourself a hell of a business.

[@Nicerpeter]

Leave the fireplace. It’s pretty good looking, and it matches the theme.

[@J.MeIsTheMan]

My aunt did a reno and she was a newb purchaser. She wanted the perfectly fine tile removed, the fireplace extended, 20k custom cabinets, 5$/sqft flooring, custom countertops, ended up costing 120k. Good for me and my buddy who she paid to do it.

[@bena-lang]

Best part of the video “Tell mom I’m gonna eat this right now, ok dad” 😂😂😂😂 took me out

[@AustinAirCo]

In Texas most HOA's will not let you paint the fence... some may not let you repair the roof... if you do it on the down low and the roof matches you may get away with it if a nearby home owner doesn't get too nosy. If you repair the fence with a new picket here and there can't paint due to HOA... it looks terrible and in some cases the HOA may levy fines anyway. In terms of windows -- single pane, dual pane in texas won't make much difference on your AC bill... especially if your AC is an old energy hog. In Katy, Texas (west Houston suburb we run our AC's upwards of 2300 hours a year at 75 degree set point, lower than than and you could be looking at 3000 hours. -- Renters are known to leave places they aren't comfortable.) Comfort is not only about temperature, it's also what you pay for that comfort. Inefficient AC doesn't spell anything good for a landlord. Long term rentals without turnover is the most profitable thing when it comes to rental real estate.

[@razorhighflyer]

Kevin: Has white car seats Soda he bought from McDonalds: *Peace was never an option*

[@aaroncrawford9575]

I’ve been watching you for about a year. This is the first time I’ve explored your earlier videos. Wow! As I contractor/landlord I can say these tips are pure gold.

[@bedwards733]

Spot on Kevin, had to subscribe as I keep watching these - lol. I have about 130 tenants at this point and I know a lot of what you talk about and it’s nice to hear the confirmations. You are in a much more expensive market than I am in Northern WI but it’s all relative.

[@xekis]

I like how that kid has an agent to work out his candy deals.

[@firesign4297]

Love the end🤗...."Just talk to her dad...just do it"!😄😄😂💛

[@DonteeWeaver]

What did you use to get the fiberglass tub looking brand new? I rather clean them than replace them🙋🏾‍♂

[@mitchwittman4856]

Dontee Weaver he usually recommended polishing them and then having them glazed

[@DonteeWeaver]

@@mitchwittman4856 Thanks. I'm looking into it because cleaning hasn't work at this point

[@UT557]

Just bought my first wedge deal, remodeling right now! Thanks for all of the useful content

[@EMichaelBall]

On the Tesla scratch: There's this Meguiar's scratch remover kit that my memory swears Scotty Kilmer swore by in one of his videos. Looking online, It's under $20.

[@dickhearne]

Rev up your engines😂

[@conniemartinez3173]

Their wax is crazy awesome, I’ll definitely try this

[@robertpryor7225]

Or you can just smear peanut butter in it, $$$

[@iRiskPvp]

Just a heads up kevin, usually livestreaming kills recommedation since the algorithm only funnels so much into a channel, so if you ever notice a drop after live-streaming it's most likely because your using most of your recommendation sauce is going to live streams

[@MeetKevin]

Really? Is that because you sit at the front of the home screen for so long when you're live and then what you're saying is they basically kill ya after that?

[@iRiskPvp]

@@MeetKevin Could be, not sure how the algorithm takes it into account, but I do know that every time I see someone consistently stream their videos get less and less recommended, seen it happen twice, but it's anecdotal evidence at best.

[@eomoran]

@@MeetKevin hey Kevin, the reason for it is that people tend to click on and off livesrreams rather quickly, either it hasn't started yet or they feel that they've walked in on the middle of things and will come back to watch the archive.

[@jamesbowman3300]

Two of my favorite people i am fan girling really hard.

[@TrailTrackers]

Couldn't agree with you more Kevin. Just like I said in the beginning of his project: "Matt's not mentally capable of doing this type of project". And that's not me saying he's stupid. That's just me understanding what he's used to in budgets and him mentally and physically not being able to put lower cost (I said 'cost' not 'quality' here people) stuff into his rental. Honestly, if Matt set out to remodel 10 homes into rentals, he would more likely than not go bankrupt somewhere into the 4th door because his rental income would never make the payments. Then he would have to sell all of them at a loss. That being said, in his most recent "Real Remodel" video relative to this comment, he did take my advice and mention that he was no longer doing that series as if it were on a "middle income" budget. I think (at least I hope) he realizes at this point that his 70's remodel is not what a person would do if they where remodeling it to be a rental. Also, because he came out and admitted this, I think his 70's remodel series is now a valid series for what to do to an older home if you want it to turn out "high end" and live in it yourself.

[@dianafertig2188]

There is a concern about the mice/rat urine saturated into the studs. The will attract new rodents after the remodel.

[@Jen_P]

omg the ending was so cute haha. loved the info Kevin!

[@Faranhype]

"Just talk to her... a whole bunch" Smart kid lol

[@perolito83]

What app do you use to take those street view like, interactive pictures?

[@butterflyinflight85]

"Just tell mom ok?" So freaking cute!

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you!!

[@butterflyinflight85]

A slumlord is the one who just paints over the mold but doesn't get rid of it. Not someone who knows that while certain things may be slightly annoying they're not going to really affect someones every day life.

[@scottyhaines4226]

Does Kevin have a video for the best value building materials like countertops and things like that?

[@mitchwittman4856]

Scotty Haines if you buy his real estate investment course you get access to the discord group chat. There is a topic in there about renovations and Kevin answers people personally within the app. The course has way more information that you pay for.

[@lililililililil9132]

@@mitchwittman4856 can i use your course login? I dont need the discord but i just wanna read all the information. I can pay u something for it too :)

[@bert0g]

I'm in the middle of remodeling my current house, doing the work myself. Get out of my head. I have scaled back my kitchen plans from custom built cabinets to off the shelf, got rid of the farmhouse apron sink and over the range pot filler. Switched from patterned tiles and exotic hardwood to plank vinyl. Arrgh. Ignorance is bliss... Expensive bliss...but still bliss. Im gonna go watch some hgtv.

[@andrewdiamond2697]

Same here. My hardwood kitchen cabinets in the apartment I'm building over the garage became..."hey, it's an apartment over a garage...probably going to AirBnB it. IKEA cabinets are fine.>>> IKEA appliances too. Wait. The microwave and refrigerator are overpriced....Let's see what we can get as scratch n dent with a new warranty. Wait again. I can save money finishing the can lights with a trim ring and LED in one instead of a separate trim ring and light bulb. And seriously, I'm the only one that can tell that this was done on a budget.

[@ObaidMasood09]

This info is so helpful. Crazy how he can just look at something and know the price quality and longevity of the objects. Amazing! This is why I bought the investing course cant wait to get started!

[@ObaidMasood09]

@@traviswilliams1296 lol I'm not affiliated with the robin hood investing app. But that awesome dude.

[@AaronjacksonMorris23]

How much for a Happy meal at McDonald. a guess 4 or 5 bucks.. You do it enough it all comes to you. Probably the same in your field of expertise !

[@datdozier228]

Doing my first flip Kevin. South Alabama. Purchased for 53k. Did all of the work myself (I’m a custom shower and tile installer) built all of the countertops and cabinets, all new floors, total under $15 materials. On the market for 105k

[@dannygingerich8201]

I am hammered on a Friday evening, years away from being able to afford to own a property, watching a video about remodeling a property, and loving every second of it

[@dannygingerich8201]

Great video. I think you make a great point: this is for rental properties where the goals are efficiency, safety and satisfaction for the tenant, and profit. Obviously if you’ve bought a house and plan to live there for the rest of your life, the cost/benefit analysis for remodeling projects can be very different.

[@codycampbell5113]

You kid at the end was super cute, 'tell mommy I want to eat it now' hahaha. Also any decent car detailer should be able to remove 90% of that scratch for $100.

[@ScottHz]

Cody Campell “Talk to her... a lot” :D

[@samk.871]

Couple of questions please: 1. How you deal with a house built prior to 1979 in asbestos and lead regard? 2. When you remove walls, don’t you need an engineer approval to do so, without doing so, don’t you worry about the integrity of the structure? Thanks

[@dahlia42k12]

I learn so much from these videos, thanks for making them! How did you convert the french doors? Please make a DIY or tell us in detail how you did it.

[@ziicutie]

The people who are calling you a slumlord are probably the same people that have had good landlords and trash the place and try to take it out on the landlords, when it was their fault to begin with, or they had bad landlords in the way you would conciser bad, and they are taking out out on you who is doing things properly. These people are just looking for drama and somebody to take it out their frustration on, when in reality your the wrong person to take it out on because you have never done a thing to them. Anybody who is taking drama out on the wrong person I would conciser an out right terrorist, and needs dealt with swiftly. I deal with enough of them people offline as I am sure you do to, last thing we need is it happening online where some of us come to relax and have fun and enjoy ourselfs.

[@lyndahg4149]

The problem with old roofs is the insurance with roof exclusion nobody wants to give you coverage for if it doesn't meet their criteria.

[@hommedetowne4253]

Which is why Americans have been ripped off for 40 years with the roofs, when they start using asphalt based dimensional roofing. if you put tile on, or a metal roof, or slate, it will last over 100 years. Because so few do it anymore it's become so expensive in america, but it used to be a lot cheaper. BUT even atilyl Metal roofing is considerably cheaper than tile and slate however, it lasts almost as long if maintained. And insurance companies love it. it's fireproof, which is a plus in an area like California that gets wildfires. If you have inverse land in the metal roof it doesn't burn, now does it?

[@eviewesner6231]

Loved the whole video, then the grand finale!! "Talk to her a whole bunch" 😂

[@jvaldez5]

As a military veteran I get 10 percent off at Lowe’s

[@karenkramer3760]

jvaldez5, that's great! Where I live in Burbank Ca., our Lowes has special parking for vets too. Thank you for your service

[@ryanroberts1104]

As a google veteran, I get 20-50% off at Lowes....

[@darrelljohnson2499]

@@ryanroberts1104 😂😂😂😂

[@darrelljohnson2499]

@@Redacted950 Well that's pretty much women in general, but especially women who are married to public servants or military employees.

[@ryanroberts1104]

@Bonnie Holman Bonnie - you can have your 10% when you actually earn it...you know, like putting your life in danger. That major thing you haven't done yet, and likely never will. The only "veterans" who deserve credit are those who risked their lives fighting in a war. All those who chose the military as a career, never saw war, and never got shot at need to shut the hell up. And their women really need to shut the fuck up!

[@micheleiszkula426]

How did you clean up the shower to make it look brand new? Would love any tips, thank you! 😘

[@mytuberforyou]

He sprayed it with paint and doubtless will be doing the same again soon.

[@danielstayton9484]

How did you do the bathroom tiles? It looks AMAZING! 🙌🙌

[@thomasjensen6243]

I love it when you say....if it's not a health and safety issue and it brings no more rent.....then don't do it.

[@SteveRam]

Killing it Kevin! Love the videos! Great to see other millennials having success in real estate and posting it on KZbin also. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@fatboy19831]

12:36 A proper detail or Auto body shop will buff that scratch out to the point you would hardly notice it for $50 to $100. You have to go outside most major cities or towns were the shop rate is lower. You most likely can wait on it. Thirty minutes to two hours depending on what they need to do. You will still see a slight line because you know it was there. Most people will never be able to see it unless you point it out. My bodyshop will have me in and out in under a hour with an appointment. 12:36

[@aquaestate6241]

How is this information free lol buying your investing course is one of the best decision I made Kevin!! Best Christmas present to myself 👍

[@nadersefidabi5586]

It's not free dude! If you're not paying for a product, you are the product. It's called "Ad Revenue".

[@laurihines300]

I love your suggestions for saving money. I think the only area we differ is if you are looking at a flip or vacation rental versus a long-term rental. Sometimes visual appeal has to outweigh saving some bucks. Also totally agree on the ceiling fixtures. I do most of my vacation rental furnishings from consignment or thrift stores, amazing what you can buy for pennies on the dollar, but I do spend money on light fixtures because they add value and luxury and are not prone to be damaged by guests

[@Cali_Girl1]

Your Son looks SO MUCH like his Mommy! He's her Minnie-Me! 😁

[@jazzyjay81]

I bought a house in NC in 2009 for $106,000. 3bd/2bath around 1200 sq feet. I spend $5,200 on rehab in 2019 and sold it for $145,000. So Kevin is right on here. I painted the cabinets, reglazed the bathroom tile (it was pink) and painted the bathroom, installed a used double oven (to replace a built in oven/microwave from the 1970s) and light fixtures in the kitchen and bath (under $200) and upgrade the lighting in the dining room , and did some basic landscaping.

[@brocksmith360]

When humbleness and finance meet!

[@skidz8426]

13:40 this is a great point. My mom has lost so much money remodeling. about 5 years ago she was getting ready to sell her house, she re did the kitchen then bought a huge Fridge that didn't open all the way had to redo that door opening. then retiled the foyer and a bunch of other stuff and she says I lost about 15k because of stuff you couldn't see. yeah no same thing with her 2 trailers in Phoenix. but really she likes doing stuff. now mind you she does the work all her self or she'll get friends or me to do stuff.

[@jona_le_mus]

Your son is so cute! "talk to mom" he said.

[@demanrtp]

Hey Kevin, do you do the painting or hire someone to do it?

[@allosdineros]

Always learning from you. Keep that same energy man. Love the vids.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

What's the best paint to use for wood fencing to prolong the life? Especially when you are only painting one side of the fence since the neighbor does not want to paint his side. Thanks.

[@SneekySecrets]

Smart investors know where to spend that cheese... "JUST A LIL BIT OF MEAT, but a WHOLE LOTTA SIZZLE" 😎

[@a2cryss]

17:11 Pedestal sinks are great in rentals because the cabinet ones rot from all the water that renters do not care about getting on the floor. I installed drains in the bathroom floors in one of my duplexes to stop the constant water damage from the tenants.

[@laurasosa859]

No one: Kevin: BOOB LIGHTS.

[@AaronjacksonMorris23]

All flippers do... But a pro calls them Flush mount lights ... But again we are guys and we all love boobs!

[@alecphant1064]

These lights are ugly af

[@Koyventure]

NOOB: Hey Kevin, do you know how seat belts work? Kevin: of course 13:42

[@jozsefgajdos]

Can you do a noob and pro of landscaping for rentals?

[@isaguclu941]

You may be the only "sincere" PRO I have seen so far.

[@fireboltaz]

Bro. Great video. Loved the end part with your son. Sounds like the conversations I have with mine 😂

[@MrHunterseeker]

All of these are band aids on wounds that require stitches. 1. If the roof is failing then yes redo the whole roof, otherwise it will fail and your tenants will more than likely never check the attic to see the damage, then at $15k repair will end up costing $30k. 2. the fence- not fixing the termite problem and the fence will all look like the boards you replace in a year or 2. Either tear it completely out or fix the termite problem and replace the bad boards.

[@LittleBullseye]

"Talk to hear a real bunch, you hear me dad!" Bwahahaha

[@joshuawebb3337]

I'm thinking I'm being too much of a perfectionist with replacing carpet with laminate. I've spent a month making the concrete slab absolutely perfect. Was about to start laying floor yesterday then then I noticed a small raised spot maybe 1/32" so I spent the time grinding that down. It's my first time doing laminate so I'm maybe a lil too worried about just lip sticking it. I feel like a pro would just go "oh that's fine" but then again I dont know. What if bumps or slight unevenness totally wrecks the job? It's my own place so not much a time crunch. I just gotta figure out when good enough is good enough.

[@kungfoochicken08]

What kind of laminate? Unless it's luxury vinyl tile, a 1/32 bump isn't going to show through. If you're really worried about it, put some underlayment down. You can use the quarter inch foam board they sell in the siding section of Lowe's if you want to save some money on underlayment.

[@emmanuel.v]

"A Newb, Noob, and a Pro Walk into a Remodel Series"

[@CommandoMaster]

Remodel takes skill because you want to save as much money as possible, but still make it safe, functional, and cosmetically appealing.

[@jetah50]

at least sand and seal the scratch on the car so you keep the metal from oxidizing.

[@Cali_Girl1]

Kevin... Did you glaze the tile yourself? Can you post a video of how you did it? Cost, time and products used? Btw... I would pay a little more rent for a house with a few upgrades, as opposed to a place down the street that was outdated -- especially if it had an updated kitchen! Possibly even more for updated bathrooms. Especially if it were a HOUSE, as opposed to an apartment, and I was planning to live there a few years - or several years. And especially if I had a family and the house was located near good schools, and not wanting to uproot my children, or move them away from their friends, or to a new school. I would also look at the COMPS in the neighborhood, and see what they're like, if they are upgraded, to see if it would be worth the investment. I'd hate to lose potential good long-term Tenants to my competition with a more updated house.

[@BcottStudios]

The fireplace looks great to me.

[@MeetKevin]

Thank you! Really doubting myself maybe more than I should!

[@jessev178]

Perhaps white washing the stone may have worked as well?

[@jgg204]

Hey Kevin I just bought a duplex that has those 1950's flat front cabinets all throughout. My other 2 rental units also have that style of cabinet. What is your preferred method of painting them? Did you use a spray gun and leave everything in its place while spraying, or did you remove the doors? I left everything in its place. Scrubbed them / sanded. Then sprayed on primer. Then I used a roller and brush to apply Emerald semi-gloss 2 coats. Replaced rusting steel hardware with black ones like you did

[@itsHYP3HH]

I just realized you had under 200k subs, you deserve way more, I’ve always thought you had atleast a million. If you haven’t subbed let’s help Kevin get there!

[@Scarface1337_]

noooo let's keep these pro tips to ourselves

[@zhevtone]

Kevin forgets to ask people to "smash that like button". Honestly I like it! I'm sure he has a decent income from yt anyway and most of his income comes from his courses. Maybe his priorities aren't in growing this channel:) otherwise I'm sure he'd have succeeded

[@evianwahter]

I thinks he's getting a huge head about himself!

[@Cris5598]

NO

[@one_hanaka7981]

NOOB: LOWES PRO: HOME DEPOT Once HD gets a drive through lumber yard, game over for Lowes

[@mxelite1877]

Best channel on KZbin!

[@NickFarrow]

Just a little tip put a tarp down under the dirt that's being delivered. Saves you from having to power washing the driveway for cleanup.

[@gabrielrobinson2253]

Also that was hella cute at the end all that for a push pop for your boy haha!!

[@ryanallen5801]

Do roofs need replacing a lot in America? In the U.K. roofs are very rarely replaced if ever.

[@AdamizedBeats]

Your kid is so fucking adorable .. looks too intelligent for his own good haha I was dieing when he said.. okay do that haha

[@charlesfrusa5049]

Hey Kevin, did you paint them with the Rustoleum cabinet paint or did you get a team of painter to do it ? I have to do mine again in 2 weeks..

[@keithupton86ku]

This Old House has a lot of good videos on painting cabinets.

[@ssupcuzz5621]

Naw your son is to cool, love the video's very refreshing content, I'm so glad i watched this video before flipping my first property, I think I would have wasted alot of money. Big thanks all the way down here in New Zealand.

[@anotherstar8125]

How much does it cost to remove that old stone/rock fireplace? I have it inside and on the front of my house?

[@maylonjones]

Anybody else feel like this guy would be hell to rent from

[@hommedetowne4253]

No, actually, he reminds me of a couple of my landlords from when I was younger. Way back in my twenties. Some of the coolest people to deal with. this is a straight shooting guy, he knows how to get stuff done and repaired, and maintain. He looks like the kind person who probably provides a nice decent and solid place to live without getting extraordinarily and stupidly fancy. I think this kid is probably a great landlord.

[@bridgesgijsbers6349]

What was done on the fiberglass in the bathroom? Resurface?