A day in the life of a section 8 landlord. From repairs to unit turns and full property rehabs. Landlord management from the day to day rent, evictions and repair calls. Follow for repair advice, section 8 tips/info, and investment help.
I love watching these videos. Shows how many slumlords are really out there. Why would you allow someone to destroy your property. Renting out section 8 requires monthly or bi monthly visits. Don’t be shocked when your house looks like this. You are dealing with folks who do not know how to take care of a home. Realize this before getting into section 8. Yes the money is guaranteed and they pay really well for these shacks that most of these landlords are “rehabbing”. Shitty landlord equals shitty property and tenants.
I found that 5 Benjamins seem to be the proper size to pass most City inspectors requirements. Can anybody named another business that you have to pay well for but doesn't guarantee their own work?
If your bringing it up to code then I would do every wall. If it's in concrete then I would use a titan bolt. No epoxy or hammer needed. It's basically a giant tapcon. We use 5/8 x 8" in florida but you could probably use smaller. Wedge anchors would be fine if there cheaper. But if the inspector Is a good one he'll want a thick diameter and length. Really depends on code. If you go bigger he can't say anything. But also check the washer under the bolt. Some Municipalities require a 1/4" thick washer and some done care. We use a 1/4" thick 5/8" slotted hole. The slotted helps so youncan move it so it doesn't stick out into the room.
@@lucasconstruction911 Thanks! you confirmed my idea of going with 5/8. I’ve only been involved in a few framing inspections in my life. I know code is different depending on area. Just trying to not make a big mistake. Thanks for the help.
That fourth tab was likely where the shipping bolt was. If there was a bolt in that hole and a white plastic washer under the mounting bracket it wasn't removed by the installer.
Interesting. The 4th tab was weirdly placed on the motor. Threw me for a loop. My Inexperience with working on Lennox units. Unit is running now. Mistakes happen
I hardly ever work on Lennnox. My issue is always parts. I can’t call the supply house. I have to call this do it yourself place that has no parts in stock. Then they call the supply house, mark up the part, then I go pick up the part at the supply house that just told me I couldn’t order unless I have an account. Makes no sense to me. Haha
I first tried to clean the vent, and stretch the tiny spring coil, but to no avail. Finally I bought a new vent on Amazon. The dishwasher runs like new. Thank you for your help.
@@kameljoe21 it’s hard to get everything in a short. Just to prevent rushing the system/ pipes with water. Adding pressure back to system slow to prevent unnecessary stain on joints, fixtures, pipes and seals.
Learn how to either use tape or pipe dope you don't need to use both. No it doesn't leak because you need an expansion tank. Why is it for hundreds of years they weren't needed 😡. As a plumber it just became the latest $ in a long list of all you need is . . .
@@kevinavillain4616 can’t decide if I like tape or dope better so I roll with both. Haha 🤣 own several houses in the area not one has expansion tank, Prv, earthquake staps, or a t and p popping off. I did not check the water pressure…. Will do the next time at the house.
I work from home and am self employed so I have tons of flexibility whereas my wife does not. Summer keeps me pretty damn busy with my two kids when she’s at work too.
Kids / work juggle is challenging. I work really weird hours in the winter. My wife has summers off so that’s nice but in the winter I’m all over the place. Haha
Idk all the comments keep saying the home has high pressure I have 3 hwt I just had one fail on a brand new tank it's never happened in the 11 years I had the place on any other tank
@@internallyinteral we kept saying this, because it's a common thing the water heater will start leaking if you're pressure regulator is bad . High pressure is not good for the fixtures as well
@@rotemtomhagbi1937 no pressure regulator and I will admit I did not check the pressure. Own several houses in the area and not one has an expansion tank, pressure regulator or any issue with t and p popping off.
Hey man, I need some help.Please read entire post. So for a while I’ve wanted to give the trades a shot. I started as a drain tech and just didn’t want to get poo all over me and wait a year+ before I could learn plumbing. I started as a maintenance tech in hvac and same thing, just wouldn’t learn much for a while. Just got hired on in new construction plumbing with the sole intention of learning the trade and owning my own plumbing business one day. I’ve been running my own handyman business which has done ok but it is difficult to make a lot and there’s such a wide range in knowledge. I feel plumbing would be way easier to scale and I could charge more(I know some making 50-100 k /month 1st year in business. My problem is I’m 29 and it will take me at least 2 years to get licensed and attempt my own thing. That doesn’t include the time it would take to actually be good at the trade(maybe 5 years?). I’m worried it’ll be like the handyman biz and not make enough to be worth it. It sounds dumb but I am considering being a server at the cheesecake factory. I previously have 5+ years serving experience.I know people that work there full time and make $1000-1500/week. It’s almost guaranteed money I could make right now, easy on my body and in the air conditioning 😂 I own 2 rentals and would just use that money to keep trying to buy rentals as my “business.” It would grow way slower but it’d be something. I assume running a successful plumbing business is difficult and many fail. Can I get an honest opinion? I have the fear of missing out for EVERYTHING. I’m just thinking if I can make 50k-75k/year serving tables why go make the same in plumbing working harder and not knowing whether my business will succeed.
Well as I cannot speak on your particular situation, I can tell u about myself and my previous situations. Running any business is extremely hard and a lot to learn- A lot of rules and weird things to follow. Having employees 10x that. I have 0 interest in having employees. What I also know is I’m not one that wants someone to tell me when to clock in and out. Owning my own thing I’m on the clock 24/7. Haha 🤣. Phone never stops, emails never stop, always something to do. I cut grass and did landscaping for a long time but finally decided that I could never continue without hiring help. I slowly shut it down. I think all things come with sacrifices. Decisions are hard to make. One thing I know is you have to enjoy what you do regardless of the money. I enjoy fixing, repairing and working hard. If I worked at the Cheesecake Factory, I would continue to take handyman jobs on off days, pay down debt and stack cash drawing interest until I found a better place to invest. Wish u the best in your tough decision.
Thanks! Very informative! I am renting from a college campus as a professor with a family in my late 30's, but they are used to students destroying everything so their maintenance team is very lacking, so I am learning a lot about how to DIY with our rental home. Repainted baseboards, deep cleaned everything, had HVAC system cleaned professionally, outside doors painted, replaced screens, landscaped, put in a new dishwasher, and now on to countertops and bathtub repair with your helpful videos!
Yahhh , Yahhh why didn’t you catch me ? I was brought up in a family we teased each other , we would all laugh at ourselves and each other. This would be all at the dinner table moment,,,, hey Dad ,,,, “yea”. You no that big oak tree ? “What about it” ? No anybody that could cut some limbs for me. “Mr funny, I’m damn sure not” He would smile start laughing along with the rest of us. Thanks for sharing looks like something that would happen in my family. Good memories. Thanks for the tip I have an old Pecan tree that recently was struck by lighting. Way up high so yea. It’s gonna be fun. 🙏
I'm a Ryobi girl too ❤. I have this exact problem, good idea with the jacks!!! I think I'll scooch some gravel up under mine, maybe some sand if possible. I hope it's hollow 😩
Hey man, I got a question for you. Do you make good money doing projects for other landlords? I’m sure you made a lot on this job. Im 28 and started a handyman business about 2 months ago that is doing very well. It really made me happy that it took off like it did. I mostly do small repairs or install ceiling fans faucets, flooring etc. I RU-vid a lot to learn how to make a repair and just do it. I’m thinking of trying to get a job doing plumbing or new construction plumbing. My thought is to go get licensed in plumbing because I feel like it's probably easier to scale a business (or hire employees) that can do plumbing which is specialized than hiring someone to do handyman work that requires a wide range of knowledge(unless they're just doing small stuff, in which case I worry they would just start their own business). It would probably take me 2 years minimum to get licensed in NC and in the meantime feel like I'm missing out on continuing to build my handyman business. Thoughts?
First Congratulations on taking a big step in trying something new! Happy to hear your handyman biz is doing good. Yes I make good money from my handyman work I do. Think the profit on this job was $1300 (Numbers on this video are at the end). I use to work for a property management company that also did handyman work(I was 19). Now, I do about 90% maybe 95% of all my own work on the rentals I own. Plus I work for 2 other landlords. If you are interested in plumbing most areas do not require a license to do drain cleaning. It's a good first step in getting into plumbing. This would also lead to other things like pee traps leaking. Not sure if you are interested in working for landlords? Would you care if I make a video about this question? Make sure to get some kind of insurance to protect you if something happens.
@@handylandlord Thanks for the response! In NC wouldn't need a license to do drain cleaning, however it wouldn't work towards the 2 years needed of working under an employer. Of course man! It would be awesome if you made a video on this! thank you!
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