Pro Tips - Baltimore City Renovation Tips with Mark Owens (Part 1)

Seasoned real estate investor Mark Owens, talks about many tricks and renovation methods to save money and make the most effective decisions on a complete gut renovation. This is part 1 of a series of videos in this house.
Part 2 is here: • Pro Tips - Baltimore C...

[@shortliner68]

I recognize that first house as being in the 2600 block of Wilkens Ave. - the longest unbroken row of houses in Baltimore. I remember seeing an article about this block in the Sunday Sun newspaper back in the 1960s. The original builder's son was still living and told the story of building that block of homes. He proudly looked down the block and noted there was not so much as one sagging building line or settlement crack. That's the kind of quality construction his father did back in the earlier 1900s.

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Yes that is one of the unique facts I first learned from Mark before I started filming. They say its called the Deck of Cards I believe since it is about 52 houses in a single row. The fact that most of the buildings in the city are still standing despite some of the neglect is definitely a testament to the quality of work that was done to build these homes.

[@b.michaelbrown1117]

Mark seems like a wealth of knowledge and Im very grateful for this video series. Thanks Devin! 🙏

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

My pleasure!

[@laurencemarcus60]

This guy knows his stuff,but even more important you can clearly get a good understanding of hearing his authentic Balmer-accent

[@wildtill9]

The hardware store is located at Mchenry and Payson - Zeskinds They repair broken glass and will manufacture entire windows

[@Kozette007]

I’m really enjoy his authenticity. I’m a city investor as well. No desire to do high end

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Yeah Mark is a legend in the Baltimore area. He specializes in low end rentals.

[@josephmcdonald9933]

This was insightful and educational. Thank you for sharing.

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@josephmcdonald9933]

Thank you. It was. I am getting into the business and I am scouring youtube to learn all that I can. I will continue to watch

[@wildtill9]

Nice video. Have you considered tearing out the wall as you walk in that has the columns in it? If not load bearing it would really open up the front room

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Mark Owen didnt really comment on the pillars. I imagine he felt it would be too much money to rip them out. Considering that the renovation would probably already be overpriced, he may have been just saving any place he could

[@user-op7ju5gd1v]

Do you have a recommend for a crew that does room remodels? Asking in Pigtown. Thank you!

[@kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434]

Excellent!!!

[@griceldaarenas4975]

Good evening, I like your channel, I have a property in Baltimore I bought it at auction, and it needs a lot of work, you can recommend a constractor to see it and know if I can start to repair it, I appreciate your help.thanks.

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Unfortunately I dont use General Contractors since they inflate the price too much (and I dont have enough projects to justify it). Many of the contractors I use for all the general handyman work are not a company, however I wouldnt mind throwing out contractors for some of the trades I use. I have multiples of each of course, but let me know what you need and I can make a suggestion

[@timhughes4387]

Those are classic houses and should not be altered but let alone

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

Is dumping leaded waste legal in Baltimore/Maryland?

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Yes its legal. It just requires a special process in compliance with Hazardous Small Quantity Generators Regulations. Your contractor would be responsible for this

[@danmckay979]

Good videos! I'm interested in buying an inexpensive property in the Baltimore area to rehab, rent out, and possibly refinance - do you have contact info - also interested in working with Mark Owens who seems to know exactly what he's talking about thanks!

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

Yeah feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. I can respond there and we can talk further.

[@Godblack1]

Go lead Free when you can Extra 5000 house built in 1920 Window are $250 installed - Where is the lead paint - alligator skin cracking - paint on pain dust on the floor then lead poisoning - HVAC - central air high end 5000 to 8000 Electric Plumbing HVAC - Baltimore investor page - WFP Allure Vinyl Plank - Demo Hauling expensive - -

[@chrisper94]

$2000 to replace a roof? We've spent $4000, and it wasn't even a rubber roof?

[@DevinMorenoInvesting]

$2000 is the average price for a rubber roof here. Its the price I also pay. We both use Dave Wandel from Charis Contractors

[@jturner405]

Would love for this guy to stay as far away as possible from historic Rowhomes.

[@ktax1813]

My apologies, while I do appreciate your video. I have to disagree about HOW kids get lp poisoning speaking from experience.