- Had the same debate in a couple of my rentals—poly vs. oil. - Poly’s tough, but once it gets gouged, you’re basically stuck with that scratch unti...

Yeah, you’re right about the noise reduction—those storm-proof panels are no joke. I’ve swapped them into a couple rentals and tenants always mention ...

- Afternoon sun is brutal for sure. I’ve had buyers walk through a place at 3pm and suddenly every joint I thought was invisible just pops out. Not fu...

Green Board’s Fine—But Not Near Water - Had a rental where the previous owner used green board behind the shower tile. Looked fine for a couple years...

Yeah, egress is always the sticking point. Here’s what I’ve run into: - Minimum window size and sill height are non-negotiable. Had to reframe an ent...

- Definitely true in some areas, but I've had cities where inspectors nitpick everything, even on minor repairs. - I usually handle demo and basic run...

Good point about composite decks. I've had a couple different experiences with deck materials over the years, and here's what I've noticed personally:...

- Totally get your point about the minimalist look feeling sterile after a while... had a similar experience with one of my rental properties. - Initi...