1 00:00:02,536 --> 00:00:08,108 ♪ 2 00:00:08,175 --> 00:00:11,278 ♪ 3 00:00:11,345 --> 00:00:14,147 Like, if you live in Tampa, you know about Dale Mabry. 4 00:00:14,147 --> 00:00:15,782 Yeah. 5 00:00:15,883 --> 00:00:18,685 [Keisha] This is one of the main roads in Tampa, 6 00:00:18,752 --> 00:00:21,421 all the shops, all the restaurants. 7 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:23,357 So this restaurant is one of the restaurants 8 00:00:23,423 --> 00:00:26,193 I worked at when I was in college to pay my bills. 9 00:00:26,260 --> 00:00:28,195 I used to make $300 tips per night. 10 00:00:28,262 --> 00:00:29,897 You were a waiter? 11 00:00:29,997 --> 00:00:31,498 No, I was a balloon artist. 12 00:00:31,598 --> 00:00:33,367 You were a what? 13 00:00:33,433 --> 00:00:35,269 Yeah, you heard me right, I was a balloon artist. 14 00:00:35,335 --> 00:00:38,071 I made, like, pregnant monkeys and love birds kissing 15 00:00:38,071 --> 00:00:41,475 and I can make a dog, I can make a palm tree. 16 00:00:41,542 --> 00:00:44,511 I, like, so seriously need to see that. 17 00:00:44,511 --> 00:00:47,281 So when Keisha and I met, that's what I was doing to make money, 18 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:49,950 I was a door-to-door salesman selling satellites 19 00:00:49,950 --> 00:00:51,785 and I was a balloon artist. 20 00:00:51,785 --> 00:00:53,787 So, all up and down this Dale Mabry strip is 21 00:00:53,854 --> 00:00:55,422 where I used to get a lot of my gigs. 22 00:00:55,422 --> 00:00:59,426 Speaking of, why are we here on Dale Mabry? 23 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:01,295 So we're on Dale Mabry because we're heading to Carrollwood. 24 00:01:01,395 --> 00:01:05,299 This is a great, great, great area to invest in. 25 00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:07,467 So, for you to find anything in this area, 26 00:01:07,467 --> 00:01:09,870 I mean, this is, like, the heart of Tampa. 27 00:01:09,937 --> 00:01:12,272 [Dolmar] Located just 10 miles from downtown Tampa, 28 00:01:12,272 --> 00:01:14,207 the neighborhood of Carrollwood 29 00:01:14,274 --> 00:01:16,543 has been voted one of the best places to live in Florida. 30 00:01:16,643 --> 00:01:18,879 With its close proximity to the stadium, 31 00:01:18,946 --> 00:01:20,948 theme parks and colleges, 32 00:01:20,948 --> 00:01:24,384 this family-friendly area is on the radar of every investor. 33 00:01:24,451 --> 00:01:26,386 I got a little something different in store 34 00:01:26,453 --> 00:01:28,021 for you guys today. 35 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:30,123 We're gonna take a look at a townhouse. 36 00:01:30,190 --> 00:01:31,391 A townhouse? 37 00:01:31,458 --> 00:01:32,793 Yeah, we've never done a townhouse before. 38 00:01:32,859 --> 00:01:34,861 [Amanda] Okay, townhouse in Carrollwood. 39 00:01:34,861 --> 00:01:36,897 I got this lead from a property management company 40 00:01:36,997 --> 00:01:41,201 because the owner just evicted the tenants, 41 00:01:41,268 --> 00:01:42,869 they weren't paying the bills, 42 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:44,871 they trashed the house a little bit 43 00:01:44,871 --> 00:01:47,307 and he's just fed up with it now and just wants to get rid of it. 44 00:01:47,374 --> 00:01:50,043 So it's a two-story concrete-block townhouse, 45 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:52,045 three bedroom, two and a half bath. 46 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:54,948 It's actually about 1,600 square feet, which is a good size. 47 00:01:55,015 --> 00:01:57,517 [Amanda] How much is this townhouse going for? 48 00:01:57,584 --> 00:02:01,655 Well, right now, they have it listed for $160,000. 49 00:02:01,755 --> 00:02:03,190 [Keisha] That's a great price. 50 00:02:03,256 --> 00:02:06,026 I know that general comps in the area 51 00:02:06,093 --> 00:02:09,062 run somewhere around $240,000, $260,000, $280,000. 52 00:02:09,062 --> 00:02:10,664 [Dolmar] We don't know the condition of it, though, 53 00:02:10,664 --> 00:02:12,866 which is why we're gonna go take a look at it right now. 54 00:02:12,933 --> 00:02:14,434 -[Keisha] Okay. -I could already tell this 55 00:02:14,501 --> 00:02:16,303 is gonna be a level-one budget. 56 00:02:16,403 --> 00:02:18,238 Paint, flooring, 57 00:02:18,305 --> 00:02:21,341 probably redo kitchens and bathrooms and in and out. 58 00:02:21,441 --> 00:02:27,147 So, the subdivision is right in the back here. 59 00:02:27,247 --> 00:02:29,049 Here's the subdivision right here. 60 00:02:29,116 --> 00:02:31,752 Ooh. 61 00:02:31,818 --> 00:02:34,421 God, it's over here and this -- this is the community? 62 00:02:34,421 --> 00:02:36,390 [Dolmar] Yeah. 63 00:02:36,456 --> 00:02:38,792 This is it? 64 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:43,864 [Dolmar] This is "Zombie House Flipping: Tampa." 65 00:02:45,465 --> 00:02:47,467 Oh, man. -[Amanda] Oh. 66 00:02:47,467 --> 00:02:49,036 [Dolmar] Yikes. 67 00:02:49,102 --> 00:02:51,905 [Amanda] This does not look like welcome home. 68 00:02:52,005 --> 00:02:53,707 [Keisha] Look at these windows. 69 00:02:53,807 --> 00:02:55,075 I mean, they taped up the windows like that? 70 00:02:55,142 --> 00:02:57,110 Like, that looks horrible. 71 00:02:57,177 --> 00:02:58,412 Yeah, it's just nasty. 72 00:02:58,478 --> 00:03:01,148 There's no curb appeal, there's no love. 73 00:03:01,214 --> 00:03:03,784 There probably was an HOA here at some point, 74 00:03:03,784 --> 00:03:07,387 but that HOA is clearly not active anymore. 75 00:03:07,387 --> 00:03:09,156 [Amanda] No. 76 00:03:09,222 --> 00:03:11,058 Because a lot of the place looks run down, especially this unit. 77 00:03:11,158 --> 00:03:13,727 Townhouses and condos usually have HOAs, 78 00:03:13,794 --> 00:03:16,263 a.k.a. homeowners' associations. 79 00:03:16,263 --> 00:03:18,632 HOAs are made up of a group of homeowners 80 00:03:18,698 --> 00:03:21,601 who oversee how the monthly HOA dues are spent, 81 00:03:21,668 --> 00:03:23,870 usually for adjoining roofs, common areas 82 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,372 or exterior repairs. 83 00:03:25,439 --> 00:03:27,741 However, if the HOA has not done a good job 84 00:03:27,841 --> 00:03:29,710 of managing those dues 85 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:32,145 or if the repair cost is more than what's in reserves, 86 00:03:32,245 --> 00:03:34,047 it can then fall on the individual owner 87 00:03:34,114 --> 00:03:35,916 to pay out of pocket. 88 00:03:35,982 --> 00:03:39,386 If there's no HOA on this property 89 00:03:39,453 --> 00:03:42,823 and if we have a roof problem, that's gonna get sticky to fix. 90 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:45,392 [Dolmar] It looks like each unit has its own roof, 91 00:03:45,459 --> 00:03:49,429 so if we were to buy this house and there's a roof problem, 92 00:03:49,496 --> 00:03:50,831 that's on us. 93 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:52,232 Condos and townhouses in communities 94 00:03:52,299 --> 00:03:54,234 present their own challenges 95 00:03:54,301 --> 00:03:57,170 because your unit is impacted by the state of other units. 96 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:58,972 We could make our unit the most beautiful 97 00:03:59,039 --> 00:04:00,941 and sexiest unit inside, 98 00:04:01,041 --> 00:04:03,210 but if the unit next to us is a mess 99 00:04:03,276 --> 00:04:05,912 or if the landscaping in the community is not handled, 100 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:09,316 then that the potential to influence the value of our unit. 101 00:04:09,382 --> 00:04:11,785 This means we have to keep our budget in check 102 00:04:11,785 --> 00:04:15,222 if we buy this place or we may not get the return that we want. 103 00:04:15,222 --> 00:04:16,823 Well, do you want to see inside? 104 00:04:16,890 --> 00:04:18,058 Do you want to see what else we got to deal with? 105 00:04:18,158 --> 00:04:19,726 [Keisha] Let's take a look. 106 00:04:19,793 --> 00:04:20,861 [Dolmar] The eviction notice is still on the door. 107 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:21,862 [Keisha] Oh, boy. 108 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:26,666 ♪ 109 00:04:26,666 --> 00:04:28,401 [Dolmar] This three bedroom, two and a half bath, 110 00:04:28,468 --> 00:04:33,607 1,632 square foot townhouse was built in 1979. 111 00:04:33,673 --> 00:04:36,743 It has a small yard and an attached storage shed. 112 00:04:39,312 --> 00:04:41,381 [Amanda] Oh, God, what is that?! 113 00:04:41,481 --> 00:04:44,985 [Dolmar] Well, this is the living room. 114 00:04:45,051 --> 00:04:48,021 [Amanda] What kind of staircase shamble is this? 115 00:04:48,021 --> 00:04:49,823 [Dolmar] You could tell they had pets. 116 00:04:49,890 --> 00:04:51,825 Look how nasty and dirty it is. -[Amanda] Yeah. 117 00:04:51,892 --> 00:04:53,426 Look at all this trash. 118 00:04:56,196 --> 00:04:58,598 People got evicted but left the stuff here. 119 00:04:58,665 --> 00:05:01,001 [Amanda] We still have the old popcorn ceilings. 120 00:05:01,067 --> 00:05:03,270 That was a hit back in the '80s. 121 00:05:03,270 --> 00:05:05,038 I think the half bath is right here, let's go this way. 122 00:05:05,105 --> 00:05:07,073 [Amanda] Okay. 123 00:05:07,073 --> 00:05:09,242 Uh... 124 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,478 [Keisha] Whoa, it skinks. 125 00:05:11,545 --> 00:05:13,480 This is so outdated. 126 00:05:15,549 --> 00:05:18,351 [Dolmar] Alright, so now we're in the kitchen. 127 00:05:23,223 --> 00:05:24,224 Um... 128 00:05:24,291 --> 00:05:27,027 This kitchen is definitely dated. 129 00:05:27,093 --> 00:05:28,628 It looks cheap. 130 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:30,497 This looks like peel and stick tile. 131 00:05:30,597 --> 00:05:32,799 I mean, you're peeling what we call 132 00:05:32,866 --> 00:05:35,368 the backsplash, which is paper. 133 00:05:35,435 --> 00:05:37,771 [Dolmar] Very old, dated cabinets. 134 00:05:37,838 --> 00:05:40,774 With a kitchen this size, how much are we thinking? 135 00:05:40,840 --> 00:05:45,345 We've got to replace the cabinets, sink, stove, 136 00:05:45,445 --> 00:05:47,948 a new dishwasher. It didn't have one before. 137 00:05:47,948 --> 00:05:50,984 I'm thinking $10,000. 138 00:05:51,051 --> 00:05:55,522 Alright, so next to the kitchen is the dining room, right here. 139 00:05:55,589 --> 00:06:00,460 Look at this wall, guys, it's all bowed out. 140 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:03,463 That is not good. 141 00:06:03,463 --> 00:06:05,198 And is the floor going down? 142 00:06:05,265 --> 00:06:08,034 [Keisha] Oh, yeah, I'm sinking. I literally am sinking. 143 00:06:08,101 --> 00:06:09,636 [Dolmar] Yeah, if we buy this house, 144 00:06:09,703 --> 00:06:11,438 we're gonna have to look into that. 145 00:06:11,504 --> 00:06:14,174 This budget is getting really, really tight. 146 00:06:14,241 --> 00:06:17,911 These are things that we can use in the negotiation 147 00:06:17,978 --> 00:06:20,513 when I go back to talk to the folks 148 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:21,948 and see if we can get a better deal. 149 00:06:22,015 --> 00:06:23,783 We're only on the first floor, 150 00:06:23,783 --> 00:06:25,485 so I think that we need to go to the second floor 151 00:06:25,552 --> 00:06:27,821 to see if we've got any other crazy issues. 152 00:06:27,821 --> 00:06:29,856 Yeah, I agree with you on that. 153 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:33,526 This spiral staircase is a vibe. 154 00:06:33,593 --> 00:06:38,231 It's a vibe, but it's missing a rail to go up. 155 00:06:39,666 --> 00:06:41,801 I don't know if this is even safe to walk on. 156 00:06:41,868 --> 00:06:43,904 Um, yeah, let him be the guinea pig. 157 00:06:44,004 --> 00:06:46,106 Be careful. 158 00:06:46,206 --> 00:06:48,108 [Dolmar] This one's a little shaky. 159 00:06:48,174 --> 00:06:49,910 If we buy this house, this whole thing needs to be replaced. 160 00:06:49,976 --> 00:06:52,445 Alright, guys, you can come up, just be careful, 161 00:06:52,512 --> 00:06:54,781 stay on the inside. 162 00:06:54,881 --> 00:06:56,449 Awesome, we're on the second floor. 163 00:06:56,516 --> 00:06:58,084 -[Amanda] Okay. -[Dolmar] Alright, let's see. 164 00:06:58,151 --> 00:07:00,787 First bedroom. 165 00:07:00,787 --> 00:07:03,423 Oh, so there's a bathroom here, so this is the primary bedroom. 166 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:04,758 [Amanda] Okay. 167 00:07:04,824 --> 00:07:06,326 [Keisha] This floor is bad. It needs to be replaced. 168 00:07:06,393 --> 00:07:08,995 You've got, like, holes in the wall. 169 00:07:09,062 --> 00:07:10,897 Let's look into the primary bathroom. 170 00:07:10,997 --> 00:07:14,501 [Dolmar] Ugh. So nasty! 171 00:07:15,735 --> 00:07:18,238 [Amanda] Why is there a sink in the corner? 172 00:07:19,506 --> 00:07:21,207 Look how small the counterspace is. 173 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:24,144 I'm not thrilled about this single shower 174 00:07:24,244 --> 00:07:25,345 that's made out of... 175 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:26,746 [Dolmar] This is a fiberglass... 176 00:07:26,846 --> 00:07:28,948 -[Amanda] ...fiberglass. -[Dolmar] Fiberglass surround. 177 00:07:28,948 --> 00:07:33,353 So, we know complete redo on the primary bathroom. 178 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:35,221 We're talking about, like, $5,000 to $6,000 179 00:07:35,221 --> 00:07:37,791 for this bathroom? -[Keisha] I agree. 180 00:07:37,857 --> 00:07:39,192 Let's move on to the rest of the house. 181 00:07:39,259 --> 00:07:41,094 Alright, bathroom number three. 182 00:07:42,862 --> 00:07:44,998 -[Amanda retches] -[Keisha] Ugh. 183 00:07:45,065 --> 00:07:47,801 [Amanda] We have another fiberglass shower here 184 00:07:47,867 --> 00:07:49,169 that has to go. 185 00:07:49,235 --> 00:07:51,871 I would definitely say this is a complete gut as well. 186 00:07:51,871 --> 00:07:53,807 [Dolmar] New vanity, new toilet, new tub. 187 00:07:53,873 --> 00:07:55,475 [Amanda] How much do you think, Keisha? 188 00:07:55,542 --> 00:07:58,411 We're looking at between $4,000 to $5,000. 189 00:07:58,478 --> 00:08:00,847 Okay. Let's get out of this bathroom 190 00:08:00,914 --> 00:08:03,450 and into the other bedrooms. -[Keisha] Yeah. 191 00:08:03,516 --> 00:08:07,988 This is bedroom number two. 192 00:08:08,054 --> 00:08:10,390 What did these people do here? 193 00:08:10,457 --> 00:08:12,425 Look at this disgusting stuff on the floor. 194 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:14,194 [Amanda] Yeah, were they sleeping on that? 195 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,462 [Keisha] Ugh. 196 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:16,796 [Dolmar] So new windows and cosmetic upgrades 197 00:08:16,863 --> 00:08:18,665 are what we're gonna do here. -[Keisha] Yeah. 198 00:08:18,732 --> 00:08:20,867 Alright, well, let's take a look at bedroom three. 199 00:08:22,736 --> 00:08:25,872 [Keisha] Whoa, look at this floor. 200 00:08:25,872 --> 00:08:29,642 The floors are damaged, these closet doors are bad, 201 00:08:29,709 --> 00:08:31,745 they need to be replaced. -[Amanda] Right. 202 00:08:31,845 --> 00:08:34,781 -[Keisha] They're broken. -There's a big hole in the wall. 203 00:08:34,881 --> 00:08:36,249 [Dolmar] That's what you deal with 204 00:08:36,316 --> 00:08:37,417 when you deal with tenants, 205 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:39,386 especially tenants that get evicted, 206 00:08:39,452 --> 00:08:42,222 they're not happy and so they probably did all of these holes 207 00:08:42,222 --> 00:08:44,824 in the drywall intentionally. 208 00:08:44,891 --> 00:08:46,760 Now we got to go take a look outside. 209 00:08:46,826 --> 00:08:48,495 I'll lead the way 210 00:08:48,595 --> 00:08:51,364 since the stairs are a little questionable. 211 00:08:51,431 --> 00:08:53,566 Alright. Let's go outside. 212 00:08:53,633 --> 00:08:55,502 How do you open this? 213 00:08:55,602 --> 00:08:57,871 I mean, how do you open up the broken door? 214 00:09:01,007 --> 00:09:04,210 Oh, it's open already, here we go. 215 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:05,712 [Keisha] It's a step down. 216 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,714 [Amanda] Backyard. 217 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:10,383 It's pretty bad back here. It's -- It's rough. 218 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,886 -[Amanda] Everything is dead. -[Dolmar] Yeah. 219 00:09:12,952 --> 00:09:15,588 -[Keisha] Yeah. -Oh, crap. 220 00:09:15,655 --> 00:09:16,956 Look at that. Do you see what I see? 221 00:09:17,023 --> 00:09:19,826 A crack line going down. 222 00:09:19,826 --> 00:09:21,895 That's horizontal and vertical cracks in the wall, 223 00:09:21,995 --> 00:09:23,563 so when you were in the kitchen, Keisha, 224 00:09:23,630 --> 00:09:25,064 and you were talking about the floor, 225 00:09:25,131 --> 00:09:27,767 the foundation going down, you were probably right. 226 00:09:27,834 --> 00:09:30,203 We should definitely get some consultation 227 00:09:30,270 --> 00:09:32,272 from a foundation repair company 228 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:35,508 and figure out how extensive this is 229 00:09:35,575 --> 00:09:37,277 and what it's gonna cost. 230 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:38,711 I want to kind of see what's in here though. 231 00:09:38,778 --> 00:09:41,481 -[Keisha] What is it? -[Dolmar] Is it a shed or... 232 00:09:41,548 --> 00:09:43,750 We don't know if there's a zombie in there. 233 00:09:43,817 --> 00:09:45,585 [Keisha] Yeah. 234 00:09:45,652 --> 00:09:47,620 Alright, let's see in here. 235 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:49,422 So this is the utility room. 236 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:52,125 Yeah. Look at -- This brick's missing here. 237 00:09:52,192 --> 00:09:55,061 [Amanda] Whoa. 238 00:09:55,061 --> 00:09:58,665 [Dolmar] More cracks. This is actually a big shed. 239 00:09:58,665 --> 00:10:02,469 There's no garage, so this is a nice storage. 240 00:10:04,304 --> 00:10:07,907 Alright. So we got a lot to think about. 241 00:10:07,974 --> 00:10:10,343 Right now the seller is around $160,000. 242 00:10:10,443 --> 00:10:12,145 I've done business with the property management company 243 00:10:12,245 --> 00:10:14,747 before, so maybe I can use that relationship 244 00:10:14,814 --> 00:10:17,584 in my favor to renegotiate. 245 00:10:17,650 --> 00:10:19,686 Because of the foundational issues here, 246 00:10:19,752 --> 00:10:21,454 I don't know what that's gonna cost, 247 00:10:21,554 --> 00:10:23,456 but whatever that does cost, 248 00:10:23,556 --> 00:10:26,159 we can take that number and go renegotiate with the seller. 249 00:10:26,226 --> 00:10:29,395 And let's find out if there truly is a HOA here or not. 250 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:31,097 Yes. 251 00:10:31,197 --> 00:10:33,032 'Cause I need to know if we get this house, 252 00:10:33,099 --> 00:10:34,667 what we're doing design-wise. 253 00:10:34,667 --> 00:10:36,202 Alright. Let's get out of here, guys. 254 00:10:36,269 --> 00:10:38,505 -[Keisha] Alright, let's go. -[Amanda] Oh, man. 255 00:10:38,605 --> 00:10:45,278 ♪♪ 256 00:10:45,345 --> 00:10:50,083 ♪ 257 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:52,085 Oh. 258 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:54,087 [Dolmar] I'm gonna get back to you as soon as possible. 259 00:10:54,154 --> 00:10:55,822 Yeah, I'm talking to Keisha right now about it. 260 00:10:55,822 --> 00:10:57,557 Okay, yeah. I'll get back to you. 261 00:10:57,624 --> 00:10:59,859 Alright, bye. 262 00:10:59,959 --> 00:11:01,694 Listen, this Wesson property, 263 00:11:01,794 --> 00:11:03,563 we have to move on this house immediately. 264 00:11:03,630 --> 00:11:05,098 Whether we're buying the house or not, 265 00:11:05,198 --> 00:11:07,033 we have to make a decision today. 266 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:08,902 That was the property manager I was just talking to. 267 00:11:09,002 --> 00:11:11,271 They have other buyers interested in this deal 268 00:11:11,271 --> 00:11:13,006 and they're giving us today, 269 00:11:13,072 --> 00:11:15,208 this is our last day, to make a decision. 270 00:11:15,275 --> 00:11:16,843 Well, my biggest concern is the foundation. 271 00:11:16,910 --> 00:11:18,244 Based on the research I've been doing, 272 00:11:18,311 --> 00:11:20,146 I mean, the best-case scenario will be 273 00:11:20,246 --> 00:11:24,284 somewhere around $12,000, worst case around $24,000. 274 00:11:24,350 --> 00:11:25,952 Well, I like $12,000 more than $24,000. 275 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:27,820 How soon can we get someone in there? 276 00:11:27,921 --> 00:11:29,556 Hopefully we can get somebody in there this week. 277 00:11:29,622 --> 00:11:31,157 We don't have this week. 278 00:11:31,224 --> 00:11:32,625 We have to make the decision today. 279 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:34,794 I mean, it's a really great deal 280 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:36,796 and I mean, I was able to pull the comps 281 00:11:36,863 --> 00:11:38,464 and they're actually higher than what I said in the car ride. 282 00:11:38,531 --> 00:11:41,034 They're at about $280,000 right now. 283 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:43,002 Remember, we thought that they were around $230,000, 284 00:11:43,069 --> 00:11:46,706 so at $280,000, that's really our saving grace at this point. 285 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:49,342 Even if the renovation budget is 50 grand, 286 00:11:49,442 --> 00:11:52,478 there seems to still be a good deal here. 287 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:54,480 I found out that there's no HOA, 288 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:57,183 so all that means is that we don't have to pay any HOA dues. 289 00:11:57,283 --> 00:11:59,152 We have enough spread in our budget 290 00:11:59,218 --> 00:12:01,654 to cover our exterior work, so it's still a good deal. 291 00:12:01,754 --> 00:12:04,324 So, I'm gonna go ahead and call the property management back 292 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:06,926 and let him know we are moving forward. 293 00:12:06,993 --> 00:12:09,696 I did my best to try to get any deal on this property, 294 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:11,864 but the owner would not budge. 295 00:12:11,931 --> 00:12:16,069 We ended up buying it for their asking price of $160,000. 296 00:12:16,069 --> 00:12:18,571 Our target renovation budget is $50,000, 297 00:12:18,638 --> 00:12:20,573 which includes foundation repairs. 298 00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:23,509 We did find out that roof does not need to be replaced, 299 00:12:23,576 --> 00:12:26,746 which makes our $50,000 renovation budget possible. 300 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:30,817 Our agent fees and closing costs are estimated to be $14,000. 301 00:12:30,917 --> 00:12:34,220 We want to get in and out of here fast in 30 days, 302 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:37,523 which means the loan interest will come in around $1,600, 303 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:42,262 making our projected cost for this flip $225,600. 304 00:12:42,328 --> 00:12:44,964 If we can sell this place for $280,000, 305 00:12:45,031 --> 00:12:50,203 that puts our potential profit at $54,400. 306 00:12:50,270 --> 00:12:52,071 To make a profit on this place, 307 00:12:52,071 --> 00:12:54,707 we have to stick to a tight renovation budget. 308 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:56,109 Updating that primary bath 309 00:12:56,109 --> 00:12:57,944 will really help this place stand out. 310 00:12:58,044 --> 00:13:01,080 We'll give it a new shower, all new tile, fixtures 311 00:13:01,147 --> 00:13:04,117 and try to fix that awkward sink in the corner. 312 00:13:04,183 --> 00:13:07,153 The guest bathroom will also get a complete makeover. 313 00:13:07,220 --> 00:13:08,855 We'll tile the shower and tub, 314 00:13:08,955 --> 00:13:12,125 add a new vanity and update the space. 315 00:13:12,191 --> 00:13:13,993 In the kitchen, 316 00:13:14,060 --> 00:13:15,895 we're putting in all new cabinets and real backsplash. 317 00:13:15,995 --> 00:13:17,864 Then, we're swapping the peninsula to the other side 318 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:20,767 of the room for a better flow of space. 319 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:26,773 ♪ 320 00:13:26,839 --> 00:13:32,745 ♪ 321 00:13:32,845 --> 00:13:34,514 Alright, ladies. 322 00:13:34,514 --> 00:13:36,749 Let's get our gear. 323 00:13:36,816 --> 00:13:38,885 -[Amanda] Demo day. -[Keisha] Oh, yeah. 324 00:13:38,951 --> 00:13:40,787 [Dolmar] Oh, man. 325 00:13:40,787 --> 00:13:41,988 Let's get to work. 326 00:13:45,625 --> 00:13:47,627 Amanda, could you use this door handle for anything? 327 00:13:47,694 --> 00:13:49,262 I mean, based on this foundation, 328 00:13:49,262 --> 00:13:50,630 we need to hold onto this. 329 00:13:54,634 --> 00:13:55,668 Dolmar. 330 00:13:58,705 --> 00:14:00,506 Oh, roaches! 331 00:14:00,606 --> 00:14:01,874 [Amanda] At least it's not termites. 332 00:14:01,941 --> 00:14:08,981 ♪ 333 00:14:09,082 --> 00:14:11,884 [gasps] Oh, no. 334 00:14:11,951 --> 00:14:13,186 [Dolmar] What? 335 00:14:13,252 --> 00:14:15,188 This is not what we were expecting. 336 00:14:15,254 --> 00:14:17,123 -Oh, man. -[sighs] 337 00:14:21,994 --> 00:14:24,364 -Oh, no. -[Dolmar] What? 338 00:14:24,430 --> 00:14:27,600 [Keisha] This is not what we were expecting. 339 00:14:27,667 --> 00:14:28,801 Black growth. 340 00:14:28,868 --> 00:14:32,205 Let's hope that's all of it. 341 00:14:32,271 --> 00:14:34,173 It's all under there, I can see it. 342 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:35,475 [Dolmar] We got to get it out. 343 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:38,678 [Amanda] It's so soft. 344 00:14:38,745 --> 00:14:41,414 That means it's coming from upstairs going down, 345 00:14:41,481 --> 00:14:43,382 'cause the plumbing is all here. 346 00:14:43,483 --> 00:14:45,284 Right, the bathroom upstairs is directly above this one, 347 00:14:45,351 --> 00:14:47,320 so if there's any plumbing issues in that bathroom 348 00:14:47,386 --> 00:14:49,322 or even the primary bathroom, 349 00:14:49,388 --> 00:14:52,759 that's in this area, it's gonna affect the ceiling up here. 350 00:14:52,825 --> 00:14:56,496 [Keisha] Let's take this panel off to see what's behind here. 351 00:14:56,596 --> 00:14:58,364 Can you just get in here and try to... 352 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:03,636 Okay, I don't see anything. 353 00:15:03,703 --> 00:15:05,004 -[Amanda] No? -No. 354 00:15:05,071 --> 00:15:07,807 Just a couple of roaches and their family. 355 00:15:07,874 --> 00:15:09,909 -[Amanda] That's a good sign. -[Keisha] This is a good sign. 356 00:15:09,976 --> 00:15:18,351 ♪ 357 00:15:18,418 --> 00:15:19,952 -Oh, no, we're good. -I think we're good. 358 00:15:20,019 --> 00:15:21,954 We're good. 359 00:15:22,021 --> 00:15:23,422 It's just the bottom part of the soffit that's damaged. 360 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:24,624 So there's nothing up there? 361 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:26,225 But look, there's a pipe right there. 362 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:27,827 Let's get the plumbing inspected. 363 00:15:27,894 --> 00:15:29,595 If there's any leaks, 364 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:32,031 get them fixed. That way, this is not a concern. 365 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:33,566 But we still got to take the soffit out anyway 366 00:15:33,633 --> 00:15:35,434 'cause all of that is compromised. 367 00:15:35,434 --> 00:15:37,303 Right now, it looks like it's just a leaky pipe 368 00:15:37,403 --> 00:15:39,605 and not a huge leak from the bathroom above. 369 00:15:39,672 --> 00:15:43,009 The black growth also looks like it's contained to just one area. 370 00:15:43,075 --> 00:15:44,710 That means we just need to cut out the drywall 371 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:46,512 with the black growth, 372 00:15:46,579 --> 00:15:48,548 fix the leaky pipe and we're all good to go. 373 00:15:48,648 --> 00:15:51,484 Now we can get our crew in there to do the rest of the demo. 374 00:15:51,551 --> 00:15:53,686 They clear out the kitchen and the bathroom 375 00:15:53,753 --> 00:15:56,823 and then begin tackling our outdated popcorn ceilings. 376 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:01,727 Outside we give our filthy exterior 377 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:04,163 and sidewalk a thorough pressure wash, 378 00:16:04,230 --> 00:16:06,466 courtesy of The Pressure Wash King, 379 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:09,035 so that we can clearly see what we're working with. 380 00:16:09,035 --> 00:16:15,274 ♪ 381 00:16:15,274 --> 00:16:16,943 [peacock squawking] 382 00:16:17,043 --> 00:16:23,049 ♪♪ 383 00:16:23,115 --> 00:16:25,785 -Hey, Tyler. -Hey, how are ya? 384 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:27,687 I'm sorry Dolmar couldn't make it. 385 00:16:27,753 --> 00:16:30,656 I told him I'd let him know what we came up with. 386 00:16:30,756 --> 00:16:32,124 We came and looked at this house 387 00:16:32,191 --> 00:16:34,360 and saw a bunch of cracks, 388 00:16:34,427 --> 00:16:37,063 exterior and some interior bowing, 389 00:16:37,129 --> 00:16:41,367 so I wanted you to come out to see what we're dealing with. 390 00:16:41,434 --> 00:16:42,702 Sure, let's take a look. 391 00:16:42,802 --> 00:16:43,836 Yeah, let's take a look, real quick. 392 00:16:46,873 --> 00:16:49,308 Here we go. 393 00:16:49,308 --> 00:16:51,310 You'll see, this was the kitchen 394 00:16:51,377 --> 00:16:54,614 and we're dealing with some cracking here and then also, 395 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,949 as you can see, this wall is bowed out. 396 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:58,284 And you see where you're standing, 397 00:16:58,351 --> 00:16:59,785 do you notice anything? 398 00:16:59,785 --> 00:17:01,187 -Yeah, you feel that slope. -[Keisha] Uh-huh. 399 00:17:01,254 --> 00:17:02,488 [Tyler] Is there anything outside of this wall 400 00:17:02,555 --> 00:17:04,223 that's pulling on this? 401 00:17:04,223 --> 00:17:08,194 Um...yes, there is a small shed back here. 402 00:17:08,261 --> 00:17:09,862 Let's see. 403 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:11,797 Oh. 404 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:15,334 Okay, well, I guess we got to replace that handle. 405 00:17:15,401 --> 00:17:16,869 This whole door needs to go. 406 00:17:16,936 --> 00:17:19,171 [Tyler] It's halfway there. 407 00:17:19,238 --> 00:17:20,506 Oh, yeah. 408 00:17:23,676 --> 00:17:27,146 Look at this entire shed, though. You see the cracks here? 409 00:17:27,246 --> 00:17:29,849 Yeah, this is actually pulling out, it's shearing out. 410 00:17:29,916 --> 00:17:32,585 Alright and then outside, too, there's also cracks? 411 00:17:32,585 --> 00:17:34,620 There's a lot. Let me show them to you real quick. 412 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:35,821 Alright. 413 00:17:39,425 --> 00:17:41,227 Yeah, see, you've got, like, stair-step cracks 414 00:17:41,227 --> 00:17:43,062 that go all the way up to the window. 415 00:17:43,129 --> 00:17:44,363 They go the way across here. 416 00:17:44,430 --> 00:17:46,032 -[Tyler] Horizontal cracks. -[Keisha] Yeah. 417 00:17:46,098 --> 00:17:48,000 I mean, they're just -- It's filled with them 418 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:51,037 and even if you look at the bottom layer, the foundation, 419 00:17:51,103 --> 00:17:52,672 it just looks like this whole thing is just crumbling. 420 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:54,674 Alright, let me know what you come up with 421 00:17:54,674 --> 00:17:56,642 because we've got, like, less than 422 00:17:56,709 --> 00:18:00,546 a $50,000 budget on this house, so it's an extremely low budget. 423 00:18:00,646 --> 00:18:03,149 Well, let me get through my assessment first and do my measurements, 424 00:18:03,215 --> 00:18:04,684 I'll be able to tell you exactly the cost 425 00:18:04,750 --> 00:18:06,986 and the exact timeline, alright? 426 00:18:06,986 --> 00:18:08,354 -Okay, thanks a lot. Thank you. -Thanks so much. 427 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,389 I appreciate it. See you soon. 428 00:18:10,456 --> 00:18:12,592 [peacocks squawking] 429 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:18,397 [Dolmar] While Keisha waits on our estimate, 430 00:18:18,464 --> 00:18:20,299 our crew removes all the remaining drywall 431 00:18:20,399 --> 00:18:23,069 in the kitchen and then begins addressing the holes 432 00:18:23,135 --> 00:18:25,104 and the damage caused by the evicted tenants 433 00:18:25,204 --> 00:18:27,406 throughout the rest of the townhouse. 434 00:18:27,473 --> 00:18:29,208 With the walls open in the kitchen, 435 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:30,910 our electrician comes in 436 00:18:30,977 --> 00:18:33,512 to rewire the space for better lighting. 437 00:18:33,512 --> 00:18:36,048 We got the call back from LRE Foundation Repair 438 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:39,318 and it's gonna cost us close to $18,000, 439 00:18:39,385 --> 00:18:41,320 which is not good 440 00:18:41,387 --> 00:18:43,756 because this is gonna put us right up to our $50,000 budget. 441 00:18:43,823 --> 00:18:52,298 ♪ 442 00:18:52,398 --> 00:19:00,840 ♪♪ 443 00:19:00,906 --> 00:19:02,441 [Dolmar] Alright, the guys are here working. 444 00:19:02,508 --> 00:19:04,076 [Keisha] Yes. 445 00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:05,711 Hey, Jordi. -[Jordi] Hey. 446 00:19:05,711 --> 00:19:08,814 We had to come check in on you guys, a surprise visit. 447 00:19:08,881 --> 00:19:10,349 How's everything looking? 448 00:19:10,416 --> 00:19:11,817 I've got some good news and I got some bad news. 449 00:19:11,917 --> 00:19:14,620 Which one do y'all want first? 450 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:17,390 -The bad news. -It's up there. 451 00:19:17,456 --> 00:19:19,025 -[Keisha] Upstairs? -Upstairs. 452 00:19:19,025 --> 00:19:20,126 Oh, geez. 453 00:19:20,192 --> 00:19:25,031 ♪ 454 00:19:25,097 --> 00:19:26,966 [sighs] Alright, what's going on? 455 00:19:27,033 --> 00:19:30,169 In here, the subflooring is old wood, 456 00:19:30,236 --> 00:19:33,105 so that once it hit water, that's why it did that. 457 00:19:33,205 --> 00:19:34,907 Subfloor has to be changed. 458 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,676 [Dolmar] Wow, that's really cracking. 459 00:19:36,742 --> 00:19:40,546 All this is gonna be switched for plywood. 460 00:19:40,646 --> 00:19:42,415 We have to take up all this tile. 461 00:19:42,481 --> 00:19:43,682 [Jordi] Oh, the tile has to be lifted up to the floor 462 00:19:43,749 --> 00:19:45,084 all the way over there. 463 00:19:45,151 --> 00:19:46,752 [Keisha] So that's gonna be additional cost? 464 00:19:46,819 --> 00:19:48,487 [Dolmar] Is it like this in the other bathroom as well? 465 00:19:48,554 --> 00:19:52,224 Yes, it is. Right here in the hallway also. 466 00:19:52,291 --> 00:19:53,592 Oh. 467 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,231 Alright, what's going on? 468 00:19:59,465 --> 00:20:00,433 [Jordi] This whole subfloor has to be changed. 469 00:20:00,499 --> 00:20:02,401 All this is gonna be switched for plywood. 470 00:20:02,468 --> 00:20:03,836 We're gonna have to take up all this tile. 471 00:20:03,903 --> 00:20:05,671 [Jordi] All the tile has to be lifted up, yeah. 472 00:20:05,671 --> 00:20:08,407 [Dolmar] Is it like this in the other bathroom as well? 473 00:20:08,474 --> 00:20:09,842 Yes, yes, it is. 474 00:20:09,909 --> 00:20:11,710 Oh, man, let's take a look. 475 00:20:11,710 --> 00:20:16,115 ♪ 476 00:20:16,115 --> 00:20:19,585 Ugh. What in the world? 477 00:20:19,585 --> 00:20:21,987 [Dolmar] Babe, do you see this? 478 00:20:21,987 --> 00:20:23,689 Look how bad this is. 479 00:20:23,756 --> 00:20:26,125 And also right here, in the shower also, 480 00:20:26,192 --> 00:20:27,927 all this got to be replaced with plywood. 481 00:20:27,993 --> 00:20:29,829 Now we're gonna have to rip all of this up 482 00:20:29,829 --> 00:20:31,363 in both these bathrooms and replace the tile. 483 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:34,300 How much are we talking about? What's the damage? 484 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:36,235 With both bathrooms, with labor and materials, 485 00:20:36,302 --> 00:20:40,639 it's gonna be between $1,500 and $2,500 486 00:20:40,706 --> 00:20:42,274 for just the subfloor. 487 00:20:42,274 --> 00:20:44,009 -Just the subfloor? -Yeah. For both. 488 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:46,011 I'm gonna have to figure out 489 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:49,515 where we can pinch to get the funds for these bathrooms. 490 00:20:49,515 --> 00:20:51,984 Well, that's when the good news kick in 491 00:20:52,051 --> 00:20:55,020 that may help to get the money for this. 492 00:20:55,121 --> 00:20:56,422 Downstairs, I can show you. 493 00:20:56,522 --> 00:20:57,790 Oh, yeah, you did have good news. 494 00:20:57,857 --> 00:20:59,758 Yeah, I did. 495 00:21:03,662 --> 00:21:06,599 [Dolmar] Alright, so what's the good news? 496 00:21:06,665 --> 00:21:08,434 By looking at it and everything, 497 00:21:08,501 --> 00:21:11,003 I think this is gonna be a simple fix, just by welding. 498 00:21:11,070 --> 00:21:13,005 These are the stair rails. You found it. 499 00:21:13,072 --> 00:21:14,774 Where was it? 500 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,408 It was up there, upstairs in one of the rooms. 501 00:21:16,475 --> 00:21:18,077 [Dolmar] How much do you think it will cost to weld this back? 502 00:21:18,144 --> 00:21:21,080 I think it's gonna be cheaper than replacing the whole thing. 503 00:21:21,147 --> 00:21:23,048 Yeah, it's definitely not gonna be 504 00:21:23,115 --> 00:21:25,584 no $3,000 to $5,000 just to fix this. 505 00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:27,553 It won't be more than a grand, I can tell you that. 506 00:21:27,620 --> 00:21:31,023 -That is great news. -That's definitely great news. 507 00:21:32,424 --> 00:21:35,761 The team gets to work right away on the staircase. 508 00:21:35,828 --> 00:21:38,397 First, the filthy, old carpet is ripped off, 509 00:21:38,464 --> 00:21:41,267 so we can get at the plywood underneath. 510 00:21:41,267 --> 00:21:43,202 Then, the unsafe steps are removed 511 00:21:43,269 --> 00:21:47,773 as our crew works to add in the recently discovered railings. 512 00:21:47,840 --> 00:21:52,211 Afterwards, new steps are welded on to make the staircase secure. 513 00:21:53,479 --> 00:21:55,147 In the bathrooms, 514 00:21:55,247 --> 00:21:56,949 the dangerous and rotted subfloors are removed 515 00:21:57,049 --> 00:21:59,185 to make way for brand-new plywood. 516 00:21:59,251 --> 00:22:07,993 ♪ 517 00:22:08,060 --> 00:22:12,665 ♪ 518 00:22:12,731 --> 00:22:16,836 [cellphone ringing] 519 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:18,470 Hello, my love. 520 00:22:18,537 --> 00:22:20,472 So, I just spoke to Tyler. 521 00:22:20,472 --> 00:22:22,441 We talked about the foundation on Wesson. 522 00:22:22,508 --> 00:22:23,809 Okay. 523 00:22:23,876 --> 00:22:25,244 And they're taking forever in trying 524 00:22:25,311 --> 00:22:27,146 to get these permits approved. 525 00:22:27,246 --> 00:22:29,014 So instead of the one month that we were thinking, 526 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,783 it's gonna be more like three months 527 00:22:30,883 --> 00:22:32,585 that we're holding on to this house. 528 00:22:32,651 --> 00:22:35,721 And then our holding costs are about $1,600, 529 00:22:35,788 --> 00:22:38,657 so we're looking at triple that cost 530 00:22:38,757 --> 00:22:41,794 before we can get this rectified and with that 531 00:22:41,860 --> 00:22:45,631 and the foundation cost being around $18,000, 532 00:22:45,698 --> 00:22:48,234 you know, that's definitely taking us 533 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:49,335 way over what we originally thought 534 00:22:49,401 --> 00:22:51,470 in terms of our budget. 535 00:22:51,537 --> 00:22:53,072 Oh, my gosh. 536 00:22:53,072 --> 00:22:54,874 Let's just hope and pray that they come through faster 537 00:22:54,874 --> 00:22:56,842 than we think they will. 538 00:22:56,909 --> 00:22:59,245 Alright, thank you. 539 00:22:59,311 --> 00:23:01,313 Alright, no problem, bye. 540 00:23:01,313 --> 00:23:03,315 [Dolmar] Because of the permit delays, 541 00:23:03,382 --> 00:23:05,684 we're anticipating the holding cost on this house to triple, 542 00:23:05,751 --> 00:23:07,586 not to mention the foundation costs, 543 00:23:07,586 --> 00:23:10,723 which may end up higher than we originally expected. 544 00:23:10,789 --> 00:23:14,226 That said, without needing a new roof or other major upgrades, 545 00:23:14,293 --> 00:23:17,763 we should still end up within our $50,000 budget. 546 00:23:17,830 --> 00:23:20,766 That is, as long as the permits are approved quickly 547 00:23:20,833 --> 00:23:21,900 and this zombie doesn't throw 548 00:23:21,967 --> 00:23:25,237 any other nasty surprises our way. 549 00:23:27,473 --> 00:23:30,409 Upstairs, we're laying down new luxury vinyl plank flooring 550 00:23:30,476 --> 00:23:32,444 in a light gray color. 551 00:23:32,511 --> 00:23:35,481 This LVP is durable but still sexy 552 00:23:35,547 --> 00:23:38,984 and in an appropriate price range for our target buyer. 553 00:23:39,051 --> 00:23:40,753 When the floor is down, 554 00:23:40,819 --> 00:23:43,789 we add new baseboards to freshen up the space. 555 00:23:43,789 --> 00:23:45,357 Next, we head to the bathrooms 556 00:23:45,424 --> 00:23:47,993 to start working on the shower tile. 557 00:23:48,060 --> 00:23:50,229 We picked gray and white subway tile 558 00:23:50,229 --> 00:23:52,464 to complement the light-gray tile floor 559 00:23:52,464 --> 00:23:53,866 with white grout, 560 00:23:53,932 --> 00:23:56,568 replacing the shower tile in a staggered vertical pattern 561 00:23:56,635 --> 00:24:00,239 for a sexy and dynamic look. 562 00:24:00,306 --> 00:24:08,414 ♪ 563 00:24:08,480 --> 00:24:12,117 [peacocks squawking] 564 00:24:12,184 --> 00:24:13,786 [Keisha] Whoo, do you hear them peacocks? 565 00:24:13,852 --> 00:24:14,987 [Amanda] I know. 566 00:24:14,987 --> 00:24:16,121 [Keisha] Them peacocks are cocking. 567 00:24:16,188 --> 00:24:17,756 [Amanda] Hell yeah. 568 00:24:17,823 --> 00:24:21,827 Hey. Hey, we got cabinets. 569 00:24:21,894 --> 00:24:23,228 [Keisha] Our stuff's here. 570 00:24:23,295 --> 00:24:26,765 Speaking of, when are they gonna install the cabinets? 571 00:24:26,832 --> 00:24:29,668 Um...we are on hold on that right now 572 00:24:29,768 --> 00:24:31,236 because of the foundation. 573 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:32,905 We're delayed with permits. 574 00:24:40,145 --> 00:24:42,214 -Oh, yes, we have stuff. -Our stuff is here. 575 00:24:42,281 --> 00:24:46,385 Cabinets. Speaking of, when are they gonna install the cabinets? 576 00:24:46,452 --> 00:24:49,154 Um...we are on hold on that right now 577 00:24:49,221 --> 00:24:51,190 because of the foundation. 578 00:24:51,190 --> 00:24:52,925 We're delayed with permits. 579 00:24:52,992 --> 00:24:54,827 So until we can get the permits approved, 580 00:24:54,893 --> 00:24:57,529 we can't install cabinets, we can't install windows. 581 00:24:57,596 --> 00:24:59,465 Once they start jacking up the house, 582 00:24:59,465 --> 00:25:02,067 every inch is gonna affect any installation we do. 583 00:25:02,167 --> 00:25:04,203 Right, right. Okay, well... 584 00:25:04,269 --> 00:25:06,271 And that certainly is not helping us 585 00:25:06,338 --> 00:25:07,706 on the financial side either. 586 00:25:07,806 --> 00:25:09,808 At least the cabinets are here 587 00:25:09,875 --> 00:25:12,911 and we don't have to worry about delivery or inventory. 588 00:25:12,911 --> 00:25:15,481 I want to look at the bathrooms. 589 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:19,985 [Keisha] And look, the stairs. 590 00:25:20,052 --> 00:25:21,920 See? Look, I can safely walk. 591 00:25:21,987 --> 00:25:24,690 [Amanda] Yeah, we're confident in our walk. 592 00:25:24,757 --> 00:25:26,258 Okay. 593 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:27,826 [Amanda] Hey, the bathroom's coming along. 594 00:25:27,826 --> 00:25:29,661 I really love this. 595 00:25:29,762 --> 00:25:33,766 Yeah, and we repeated this tile over in the primary. 596 00:25:33,832 --> 00:25:37,336 Yeah, so we just got to get our vanities in, 597 00:25:37,403 --> 00:25:39,238 the light, the mirror. -[Amanda] Right. 598 00:25:39,304 --> 00:25:40,506 [Keisha] Get this thing painted. 599 00:25:40,606 --> 00:25:42,307 Yes. I want to see the primary. 600 00:25:42,408 --> 00:25:44,076 Alright, let me show you. 601 00:25:46,311 --> 00:25:48,747 Ta-da. What do you think? -[Keisha] Okay. 602 00:25:48,847 --> 00:25:50,682 -I mean, I think it's good. -[Dolmar] You like it? 603 00:25:50,749 --> 00:25:53,385 And I think they did great craftsmanship on this. 604 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:55,888 We just need vanity and light. 605 00:25:55,954 --> 00:25:58,624 We're doing, like, a half-depth cabinet here 606 00:25:58,690 --> 00:26:01,427 to give space because if it's too deep, 607 00:26:01,493 --> 00:26:03,062 then you won't be able to get to the toilet. 608 00:26:03,162 --> 00:26:05,764 Vanity, lights, mirror and then... 609 00:26:05,831 --> 00:26:07,499 -[Amanda] And that's it. -[Keisha] ...it'll be done. 610 00:26:07,599 --> 00:26:12,171 ♪♪ 611 00:26:12,237 --> 00:26:15,040 So unfortunately, it did end up taking two months 612 00:26:15,107 --> 00:26:17,476 for our permits for the foundation to be approved. 613 00:26:17,476 --> 00:26:19,945 This means we did tack on extra holding costs, 614 00:26:20,045 --> 00:26:23,015 but on the positive side, we can now start fixing our foundation, 615 00:26:23,082 --> 00:26:26,318 so we can complete this home. 616 00:26:26,385 --> 00:26:28,954 Our permits have been approved, which means it's finally time 617 00:26:29,021 --> 00:26:31,090 to fix our foundation. 618 00:26:31,156 --> 00:26:32,858 The team from LRE Ground Services 619 00:26:32,958 --> 00:26:36,061 is here to help straighten us up literally. 620 00:26:36,161 --> 00:26:38,030 They start by digging deep into the ground 621 00:26:38,030 --> 00:26:40,065 beside the foundation, 622 00:26:40,065 --> 00:26:42,334 then helical piers are drilled into the ground 623 00:26:42,401 --> 00:26:44,269 to add extra support to our structure 624 00:26:44,369 --> 00:26:46,205 and level out the townhouse. 625 00:26:46,271 --> 00:26:47,673 With our space now level, 626 00:26:47,739 --> 00:26:50,642 we can finally get started on our cabinets. 627 00:26:50,709 --> 00:26:52,478 The team from Panda Kitchen and Bath 628 00:26:52,544 --> 00:26:55,047 assembles our white cabinets with Shaker doors 629 00:26:55,114 --> 00:26:58,784 and then installs them in our newly even kitchen. 630 00:26:58,851 --> 00:27:00,752 With our cabinets in, 631 00:27:00,819 --> 00:27:03,355 it's time to paint our interior using Chroma Elite paint. 632 00:27:03,422 --> 00:27:04,990 We're sticking to white and cream 633 00:27:05,057 --> 00:27:07,559 to help the space feel more open. 634 00:27:07,626 --> 00:27:11,797 Outside, we're giving our townhouse a fresh coat of paint. 635 00:27:11,864 --> 00:27:15,167 Since there's no HOA, we decided to mix things up a bit, 636 00:27:15,234 --> 00:27:18,136 painting the exterior a robin's egg blue. 637 00:27:18,203 --> 00:27:21,039 Because other units haven't been painted in 20 years, 638 00:27:21,106 --> 00:27:24,610 this will really help our unit stand out. 639 00:27:24,676 --> 00:27:26,645 In our shed, 640 00:27:26,712 --> 00:27:29,715 we're putting up new drywall in preparation for the shelving. 641 00:27:29,781 --> 00:27:33,519 Then, it's time to pop the old, original windows out 642 00:27:33,585 --> 00:27:36,188 and replace them with new, energy-efficient options. 643 00:27:36,255 --> 00:27:44,263 ♪ 644 00:27:44,363 --> 00:27:46,265 Whew, it's coming along in here. 645 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:47,466 [Amanda] Yeah, it is. 646 00:27:47,533 --> 00:27:49,234 -[Keisha] Oh, man. -[Dolmar] It is bright. 647 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:50,736 It's very bright and white. 648 00:27:50,802 --> 00:27:52,437 I was gonna ask you, 649 00:27:52,504 --> 00:27:54,239 do you want to bring in some color in here? 650 00:27:54,306 --> 00:27:56,375 -I think we need to. -[Amanda] Okay. 651 00:27:56,441 --> 00:27:59,111 We could start with the front door -- 652 00:27:59,111 --> 00:28:02,548 on the interior side of the front door. 653 00:28:02,648 --> 00:28:05,050 If we bring in a color through that, that would be a nice pop. 654 00:28:05,117 --> 00:28:07,386 What about, like, one of these walls? 655 00:28:07,386 --> 00:28:09,688 I think we should do a little contrast, 656 00:28:09,755 --> 00:28:12,791 but nothing crazy, like a design element on the wall, 657 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:15,194 it'll add, like, texture and break it up. 658 00:28:15,260 --> 00:28:19,031 So, if we do, like, a half-moon molding, 659 00:28:19,097 --> 00:28:21,366 which is basically, you know, a wood trim, 660 00:28:21,433 --> 00:28:22,801 we could do boxes here. 661 00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:24,570 But let me show you, 662 00:28:24,636 --> 00:28:26,104 'cause I could see from your faces, you're like, 663 00:28:26,204 --> 00:28:27,773 "What are you talking about?" 664 00:28:27,839 --> 00:28:30,676 Okay, so that's what it looks like. 665 00:28:30,676 --> 00:28:33,478 [Keisha] Oh, I've seen that. That's very pretty. 666 00:28:33,545 --> 00:28:37,883 So it's just, you know, molding to ground the areas, 667 00:28:37,950 --> 00:28:41,587 but then also to keep the space look timeless. 668 00:28:41,587 --> 00:28:43,021 I like it. 669 00:28:43,121 --> 00:28:44,990 We'll do two right here for the living room front entry, 670 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:47,593 one in front of the stairs and then two by the dining. 671 00:28:47,659 --> 00:28:49,127 -[Keisha] I like that. -[Dolmar] I love it. 672 00:28:49,194 --> 00:28:51,530 -[Amanda] Yeah. -Anything on this wall? 673 00:28:51,597 --> 00:28:54,967 You could repeat this on that wall, like, three of them. 674 00:28:55,033 --> 00:28:56,635 -Ooh. -Alright, I like it. 675 00:28:56,702 --> 00:28:59,271 -[Amanda] Yeah. -[Dolmar] We've got a lot 676 00:28:59,271 --> 00:29:01,673 to finish up before we can stage this townhouse. 677 00:29:01,673 --> 00:29:03,675 The railing on our balcony outside 678 00:29:03,675 --> 00:29:06,545 is painted a fresh white coat to help our exterior 679 00:29:06,645 --> 00:29:09,514 stand out in the community. 680 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:11,516 Inside, work continues on the steps 681 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:14,586 as new white stair risers are added. 682 00:29:14,653 --> 00:29:16,221 The team also begins to measure out 683 00:29:16,321 --> 00:29:19,458 where our accent wall molding will go. 684 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:21,627 We're adding wall lights into the design, 685 00:29:21,627 --> 00:29:23,996 so once the design is marked out, 686 00:29:24,062 --> 00:29:27,432 our electrician comes in to install new wiring. 687 00:29:27,499 --> 00:29:29,735 Then, workers nail the molding on the wall 688 00:29:29,801 --> 00:29:33,005 in a rectangular shape and seal the outsides with caulk, 689 00:29:33,071 --> 00:29:36,108 to give us a sexy look on a budget. 690 00:29:36,208 --> 00:29:38,910 Next up, our brand-new microwave goes into the kitchen, 691 00:29:38,977 --> 00:29:42,280 right above where our stove will be. 692 00:29:42,347 --> 00:29:44,349 And now, we can add a real backsplash, 693 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:46,385 not that temporary stick-on. 694 00:29:46,385 --> 00:29:49,187 We're using a soft green tile to add some contrast, 695 00:29:49,254 --> 00:29:51,690 but also keep the space light and bright. 696 00:29:51,757 --> 00:29:57,629 ♪ 697 00:29:57,696 --> 00:29:59,464 Can you run me by the office 698 00:29:59,464 --> 00:30:01,667 because I got to pick up that paperwork today? 699 00:30:01,667 --> 00:30:03,669 Yeah. That's fine. What time you got to get back? 700 00:30:03,769 --> 00:30:05,370 Oh, in, like, an hour. 701 00:30:05,437 --> 00:30:07,272 'Cause Kira has lessons today, right? 702 00:30:07,272 --> 00:30:09,074 I know. I know. I'm trying to make it. 703 00:30:09,141 --> 00:30:10,475 I'm trying to hustle. You know, 704 00:30:10,475 --> 00:30:13,078 me and time don't necessarily match very well. 705 00:30:13,145 --> 00:30:15,280 Oh, I know. 706 00:30:15,347 --> 00:30:16,882 I mean, you didn't have to say all that, 707 00:30:16,948 --> 00:30:19,818 all that wasn't really necessary, but... 708 00:30:19,918 --> 00:30:21,486 Just leave on time. 709 00:30:21,553 --> 00:30:24,089 [cellphone ringing] 710 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:25,957 What's up, Jordi? 711 00:30:26,024 --> 00:30:27,826 Hey, how you doing? 712 00:30:27,893 --> 00:30:29,061 I'm doing great, 713 00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:32,030 'cause you're calling me with great news, right? 714 00:30:32,097 --> 00:30:34,766 -I wish I was. -Okay, what's the issue? 715 00:30:37,235 --> 00:30:38,570 We have leaks? 716 00:30:42,641 --> 00:30:43,875 [gasps] 717 00:30:43,942 --> 00:30:46,712 No. Ugh. 718 00:30:46,712 --> 00:30:48,113 Ay, yi, yi. 719 00:30:54,319 --> 00:30:55,620 How are we having leaks at this stage in the game? 720 00:30:55,721 --> 00:30:57,622 The plumbing work was supposed to be already done. 721 00:30:57,723 --> 00:30:59,224 Like, I don't understand. 722 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:01,226 [Jordi] Yeah, I understand that, but I mean, 723 00:31:01,293 --> 00:31:03,395 so the person that put the plumbing upstairs 724 00:31:03,462 --> 00:31:06,465 didn't put it in correctly, so it was leaking. 725 00:31:06,465 --> 00:31:08,266 Ugh, we'll meet you there in a couple of minutes. 726 00:31:08,333 --> 00:31:10,068 -Okay, sounds good. -Alright, thanks, Jordi. 727 00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:12,237 Bye. -No problem, bye. 728 00:31:12,304 --> 00:31:14,473 Let's just hope and pray that it's not that bad 729 00:31:14,539 --> 00:31:17,109 and more than anything, it can be fixed fast. 730 00:31:17,209 --> 00:31:22,514 ♪♪ 731 00:31:22,581 --> 00:31:24,449 What's going on, man? -[Jordi] Hey. 732 00:31:24,516 --> 00:31:26,952 We found a couple of leaks here and upstairs. 733 00:31:29,054 --> 00:31:30,388 [Dolmar] That was why you called us out here? 734 00:31:30,455 --> 00:31:32,591 No, 'cause of the -- There's another issue up there, 735 00:31:32,657 --> 00:31:35,227 that we had to actually cut the Sheetrock bigger. 736 00:31:35,227 --> 00:31:37,729 What? We're supposed to get this house done this week. 737 00:31:37,796 --> 00:31:39,598 [Keisha] Put my eyes on it. 738 00:31:43,635 --> 00:31:44,836 Ugh. 739 00:31:44,836 --> 00:31:46,872 [Jordi] This is the issue. 740 00:31:46,938 --> 00:31:50,842 That is not a tiny hole. Half the wall's cut out. 741 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:53,011 [Dolmar] So because of the leak in the primary bathroom, 742 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:54,846 the team had to cut out some Sheetrock 743 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:56,715 to remove the damp pieces. 744 00:31:56,782 --> 00:31:59,151 We'll need to patch this with a new sheet of drywall, 745 00:31:59,217 --> 00:32:01,153 then mud and texturize it. 746 00:32:01,219 --> 00:32:04,089 Not a huge deal, it's just that we're on a tight budget, 747 00:32:04,156 --> 00:32:06,158 we have a lot of projects going on right now 748 00:32:06,224 --> 00:32:08,960 and our team is just spread thin. 749 00:32:09,027 --> 00:32:10,428 [Keisha] How long is it gonna take to get this thing 750 00:32:10,495 --> 00:32:12,397 put back together? -We have staging coming, 751 00:32:12,464 --> 00:32:14,566 like, this week. -[Keisha] I know. 752 00:32:14,633 --> 00:32:16,334 [Jordi] I've got guys across town on another job. 753 00:32:16,401 --> 00:32:18,136 I could probably have them come back today, 754 00:32:18,203 --> 00:32:20,071 but it's gonna be later on today, 755 00:32:20,071 --> 00:32:22,507 'cause they would have come from all the way across town. 756 00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:24,576 -[Dolmar] Is the plumbing fixed? -[Jordi] Yeah, it's done. 757 00:32:24,643 --> 00:32:28,313 They just need to come and patch it up and mud it and paint it. 758 00:32:28,380 --> 00:32:30,248 [Keisha] Okay, yeah, we got to get this done today 759 00:32:30,315 --> 00:32:32,384 because I do not want to reschedule these stagers. 760 00:32:32,484 --> 00:32:33,518 You know it's hard for them to come by. 761 00:32:33,585 --> 00:32:34,953 -Okay. -[Keisha] So... 762 00:32:35,020 --> 00:32:36,354 Alright, I'll call the guys to see, 763 00:32:36,421 --> 00:32:38,290 so they can come back this way. 764 00:32:38,356 --> 00:32:40,659 Okay. Alright, crisis averted. 765 00:32:40,759 --> 00:32:42,928 -I appreciate it, man. -No problem. 766 00:32:42,994 --> 00:32:46,598 -Yeah. -No problem. 767 00:32:46,665 --> 00:32:48,500 [Dolmar] While we wait on fixes in the bathroom, 768 00:32:48,600 --> 00:32:50,969 work is going on throughout the rest of the house. 769 00:32:51,036 --> 00:32:54,072 Downstairs the crew's installing light fixtures and wall sconces 770 00:32:54,072 --> 00:32:56,441 in the living room and kitchen. 771 00:32:56,508 --> 00:32:59,678 Gold hardware is fastened to our custom kitchen cabinets, 772 00:32:59,744 --> 00:33:01,313 which along with our backsplash, 773 00:33:01,379 --> 00:33:03,682 will give the kitchen a touch of sexy. 774 00:33:03,748 --> 00:33:06,284 Outside, we're laying down flower beds in the front, 775 00:33:06,351 --> 00:33:09,387 giving this house some much needed curb appeal. 776 00:33:09,387 --> 00:33:11,823 And in the back, we're pouring concrete, 777 00:33:11,923 --> 00:33:13,758 giving the buyers a nice little patio 778 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:17,996 and a solid walkway into the newly renovated shed. 779 00:33:18,063 --> 00:33:20,599 Now that the concrete is dry and the house is complete, 780 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:22,400 it's time to stage this zombie. 781 00:33:22,467 --> 00:33:23,768 Tampa Staging and Design 782 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:26,238 is here to help breathe life into this zombie 783 00:33:26,304 --> 00:33:29,474 and show perspective buyers the possibilities in this house. 784 00:33:29,474 --> 00:33:31,243 Rugs, artwork and flowers 785 00:33:31,309 --> 00:33:33,445 are all selected to fit this home's color palette, 786 00:33:33,512 --> 00:33:37,115 making the design cohesive and friendly. 787 00:33:37,182 --> 00:33:38,516 ♪ You never know 788 00:33:38,583 --> 00:33:41,019 ♪ What's next 789 00:33:41,119 --> 00:33:43,221 ♪ Leave it all on the field when the game's in the tank ♪ 790 00:33:43,321 --> 00:33:44,723 ♪ And the money in the bank 791 00:33:44,789 --> 00:33:47,526 ♪ I'ma live like a king, I'ma do everything, yeah ♪ 792 00:33:47,592 --> 00:33:49,628 ♪ I'ma do everything, yeah 793 00:33:49,628 --> 00:33:51,630 ♪ Yeah 794 00:33:51,630 --> 00:33:53,465 ♪ We gon' keep on, we gon' keep on ♪ 795 00:33:53,465 --> 00:33:55,700 ♪ Rising, rising, rising 796 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:57,836 -Wow. -Wow. 797 00:33:57,903 --> 00:34:00,105 [Amanda] Hey. 798 00:34:00,205 --> 00:34:03,308 I remember when we saw this house in the beginning, 799 00:34:03,408 --> 00:34:06,077 the windows were all taped up, -[Keisha] Oh. 800 00:34:06,077 --> 00:34:07,712 [Amanda] There were cracks all over the house. 801 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:09,414 [Keisha] This complete exterior 802 00:34:09,481 --> 00:34:11,416 looked like it was just falling down. 803 00:34:11,483 --> 00:34:14,185 There was no love out here. 804 00:34:14,185 --> 00:34:18,356 [Amanda] But now, look at this, we have got new paint. 805 00:34:18,423 --> 00:34:20,025 -[Keisha] Blue. -[Amanda] Yes. 806 00:34:20,091 --> 00:34:21,993 -Your favorite color. -My favorite color, blue. 807 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:24,195 Oh, and I love the color 808 00:34:24,262 --> 00:34:26,431 because when you first drive in this neighborhood, 809 00:34:26,431 --> 00:34:28,466 this is the first house that you see, 810 00:34:28,533 --> 00:34:31,336 this is the one that I want to come to. 811 00:34:31,403 --> 00:34:33,805 Yeah, and we even painted the railing 812 00:34:33,872 --> 00:34:37,208 and it looks brand new and we got new windows. 813 00:34:37,275 --> 00:34:39,077 [Keisha] Mm-hmm. 814 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:40,312 It looks so much different than what it was before. 815 00:34:40,312 --> 00:34:42,914 -[Keisha] Yeah. -Yeah, we fixed the foundation, 816 00:34:42,981 --> 00:34:44,683 we fixed all the cracks on the outside, 817 00:34:44,749 --> 00:34:47,185 we did some stucco work and painted the house. 818 00:34:47,252 --> 00:34:48,954 It's amazing what a little bit of paint 819 00:34:49,020 --> 00:34:50,789 can do to make a house stand out, 820 00:34:50,855 --> 00:34:55,026 when no one has painted their property in decades. 821 00:34:55,093 --> 00:34:57,128 [Keisha] Mm-hmm. 822 00:34:57,195 --> 00:34:59,164 I love the door. 823 00:34:59,230 --> 00:35:01,499 It really adds a pop of color as well, 824 00:35:01,600 --> 00:35:03,468 along with the landscaping that we put down. 825 00:35:03,568 --> 00:35:05,170 This nice little flower bed, 826 00:35:05,236 --> 00:35:06,237 it just gives the house curb appeal. 827 00:35:06,237 --> 00:35:07,672 [Amanda] Yeah. 828 00:35:07,739 --> 00:35:09,040 [Dolmar] What we did here was nice to improve the house, 829 00:35:09,107 --> 00:35:10,575 elevate it, make it stand out. 830 00:35:10,642 --> 00:35:12,477 I think, maybe I'm biased, 831 00:35:12,544 --> 00:35:15,714 but I think that this is one of the nicest townhouses 832 00:35:15,714 --> 00:35:19,084 in this entire subdivision now because of the curb appeal, 833 00:35:19,150 --> 00:35:21,119 the paint colors we selected and so on. 834 00:35:21,186 --> 00:35:22,787 Now I want to see inside. -[Keisha] Yes. 835 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:25,156 -[Amanda] Yes. -[Dolmar] Let's do that. 836 00:35:25,223 --> 00:35:27,058 I'll get it. 837 00:35:27,158 --> 00:35:29,861 Look at this. 838 00:35:29,961 --> 00:35:31,429 -[Amanda] Oh, nice. -[Keisha] Oh, my goodness. 839 00:35:36,034 --> 00:35:37,636 -This is one of the nicest townhouses 840 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:41,006 in this entire subdivision now because of the curb appeal, 841 00:35:41,072 --> 00:35:42,674 the paint colors we selected and so on. 842 00:35:42,674 --> 00:35:44,876 Now I want to see inside. -[Keisha] Yes. 843 00:35:44,876 --> 00:35:46,911 -[Amanda] Yes. -[Dolmar] Let's do that. 844 00:35:47,012 --> 00:35:48,313 Look at this. 845 00:35:48,313 --> 00:35:50,949 -[Amanda] Oh, nice. -[Keisha] Oh, my goodness. 846 00:35:52,417 --> 00:35:54,686 [Dolmar] This entire area was not inspiring, 847 00:35:54,753 --> 00:35:56,721 a lot of junk everywhere. 848 00:35:56,788 --> 00:35:59,624 [Amanda] Yeah, there was so much trash, everywhere. 849 00:35:59,724 --> 00:36:01,426 [Dolmar] And bugs. 850 00:36:01,426 --> 00:36:02,727 [Keisha] There were dead roaches, all kinds of stuff. 851 00:36:02,794 --> 00:36:04,262 [Dolmar] Also, the windows. 852 00:36:04,362 --> 00:36:06,965 [Keisha] Oh, yeah and that janky staircase -- 853 00:36:07,032 --> 00:36:10,402 I mean, half of it was missing. -[Amanda] Yeah. 854 00:36:10,468 --> 00:36:12,971 And now, when you walk through the front door, 855 00:36:13,038 --> 00:36:14,839 you see this beautiful staircase, 856 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:18,043 it's nice and bright and it's no longer an eyesore. 857 00:36:18,109 --> 00:36:19,878 [Dolmar] It looks so good. 858 00:36:19,944 --> 00:36:21,846 I think even more so than the aesthetics of it, 859 00:36:21,913 --> 00:36:23,214 is that it's safe. 860 00:36:23,281 --> 00:36:24,949 [Dolmar] It looks good and is safe. 861 00:36:25,050 --> 00:36:28,086 Yeah. We really added a lot to this space. 862 00:36:28,153 --> 00:36:30,488 We even added sconces on the wall 863 00:36:30,555 --> 00:36:33,391 and decorative molding to add texture and dimension 864 00:36:33,391 --> 00:36:35,627 to the house, so it didn't look so boring. 865 00:36:35,627 --> 00:36:37,028 When a buyer comes in here, 866 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:38,196 I think that's gonna be one 867 00:36:38,263 --> 00:36:39,864 of their favorite features of this house. 868 00:36:39,964 --> 00:36:41,599 I mean, it really adds a touch of class. 869 00:36:41,666 --> 00:36:44,069 -[Dolmar] It's a wow feature. -Not only that, 870 00:36:44,169 --> 00:36:45,603 I think the buyers are really gonna love the fact 871 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,138 that they have a half bath downstairs. 872 00:36:47,205 --> 00:36:49,240 -[Amanda] Yes. -Let's go look at it. 873 00:36:49,307 --> 00:36:51,810 This bathroom was dingy, dirty and so outdated. 874 00:36:51,876 --> 00:36:53,111 [Amanda] Yeah. 875 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:55,313 [Dolmar] But it looks so much better now. 876 00:36:55,380 --> 00:36:57,215 [Keisha] It really does. 877 00:36:57,282 --> 00:37:00,151 We added a mirror here, a new light fixture, a new sink, 878 00:37:00,151 --> 00:37:02,187 I mean, it looks great. 879 00:37:02,187 --> 00:37:04,722 Yeah, and now it's a welcoming half bathroom for the guests. 880 00:37:04,789 --> 00:37:07,592 Oh, yes, perfect for a guest. 881 00:37:07,659 --> 00:37:08,927 But you know what's even more welcoming? 882 00:37:08,993 --> 00:37:09,994 The kitchen. 883 00:37:10,061 --> 00:37:11,329 [Keisha] Oh, let's look at the kitchen. 884 00:37:11,396 --> 00:37:13,732 [Dolmar] Yes, let's go. 885 00:37:13,798 --> 00:37:17,268 [Keisha] This whole kitchen just screamed old. 886 00:37:17,368 --> 00:37:19,003 [Dolmar] Cheap, it screamed cheap. 887 00:37:19,070 --> 00:37:20,572 -[Keisha] Oh. -[Amanda] Yeah. 888 00:37:20,638 --> 00:37:23,208 [Keisha] It was like ripped-up contact paper 889 00:37:23,274 --> 00:37:24,576 on the countertops, 890 00:37:24,642 --> 00:37:27,679 ripped-up peel and stick tile on the backsplash, 891 00:37:27,679 --> 00:37:30,915 we had no dishwasher. -[Amanda] Yeah. 892 00:37:30,915 --> 00:37:33,118 -[Dolmar] Wow. -[Amanda] Now, this... 893 00:37:33,184 --> 00:37:35,820 [Keisha] This is a kitchen. 894 00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:37,889 Is that what you were about to say? 895 00:37:37,956 --> 00:37:39,591 Yeah, because I'm remembering what it looked like before. 896 00:37:39,657 --> 00:37:40,792 -Oh. -[Amanda] Mm. 897 00:37:40,859 --> 00:37:45,330 We reconfigured, added the stove over here, 898 00:37:45,396 --> 00:37:48,099 now we have a dishwasher. -[Keisha] Yeah. 899 00:37:48,199 --> 00:37:49,834 [Dolmar] Yeah, it's definitely much more open, 900 00:37:49,901 --> 00:37:52,270 the flow is way better and we added more things 901 00:37:52,370 --> 00:37:54,139 that the house did not have before. 902 00:37:54,205 --> 00:37:57,108 Also made this area right next to the kitchen, 903 00:37:57,208 --> 00:38:00,278 a real, true dining space. -[Keisha] Yeah. 904 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:02,013 Before, whenever we'd walk over here, 905 00:38:02,080 --> 00:38:03,515 it felt like we were gonna fall out, 906 00:38:03,581 --> 00:38:07,719 just because the foundation. 907 00:38:07,786 --> 00:38:10,622 [Amanda] But now, you can actually move around 908 00:38:10,722 --> 00:38:13,224 and have some good flow, be able to get in the kitchen 909 00:38:13,324 --> 00:38:15,226 and be able to get outside to the backyard. 910 00:38:15,226 --> 00:38:16,661 [Dolmar] We haven't seen upstairs yet. 911 00:38:16,761 --> 00:38:17,829 After you ladies. 912 00:38:17,829 --> 00:38:25,270 ♪ 913 00:38:25,370 --> 00:38:27,338 Remember the flooring was already starting to come up 914 00:38:27,405 --> 00:38:29,307 and it was just starting to fall apart and deteriorate? 915 00:38:29,407 --> 00:38:31,776 [Keisha] This whole bathroom 916 00:38:31,843 --> 00:38:32,877 looked like it was deteriorating. 917 00:38:32,944 --> 00:38:35,547 It was just outdated and old. 918 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:37,448 Hey. -[Amanda] Okay. 919 00:38:37,515 --> 00:38:38,983 [Dolmar] Alright. 920 00:38:39,083 --> 00:38:42,787 [Amanda] We put in some new tile, new vanity, countertop. 921 00:38:42,854 --> 00:38:45,690 Love this little, you know, sink bowl. 922 00:38:45,757 --> 00:38:47,592 [Dolmar] Yeah, everything is brand new. 923 00:38:47,592 --> 00:38:48,626 We even added lighting. 924 00:38:48,693 --> 00:38:50,628 A really lovely bathroom. 925 00:38:50,695 --> 00:38:53,231 Alright, well, let's take a look at the first bedroom over here. 926 00:38:55,600 --> 00:38:59,337 Remember the floors were just ripped up, it was bad flooring 927 00:38:59,404 --> 00:39:01,372 and it was already coming up, all throughout. 928 00:39:01,439 --> 00:39:02,807 [Keisha] Yeah, and I didn't like the color. 929 00:39:02,874 --> 00:39:04,108 It was a hideous color. -[Amanda] Yeah. 930 00:39:04,209 --> 00:39:06,110 [Keisha] Do you remember these walls 931 00:39:06,211 --> 00:39:08,613 just made the room look dark and gloomy. 932 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:10,248 [Amanda] Yeah. 933 00:39:10,315 --> 00:39:12,984 But now, look at all this natural light 934 00:39:13,084 --> 00:39:15,220 that is coming in to this space. 935 00:39:15,320 --> 00:39:17,522 It really feels comfortable as a bedroom. 936 00:39:17,589 --> 00:39:19,524 New fan, new flooring. 937 00:39:19,591 --> 00:39:21,392 I really love the staging 938 00:39:21,459 --> 00:39:25,230 that Tampa Staging and Design has done throughout the house. 939 00:39:25,230 --> 00:39:27,232 This bedroom feels cozy. -[Amanda] Yeah. 940 00:39:27,298 --> 00:39:28,866 [Keisha] Let's go check out that primary. 941 00:39:28,933 --> 00:39:31,135 [Dolmar] Alright, let's go see it. 942 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:34,572 Well, night and day from what it was before. 943 00:39:34,639 --> 00:39:36,207 This was pretty bad. 944 00:39:36,274 --> 00:39:38,443 [Keisha] Yeah. It was drabby, the floor was gross, 945 00:39:38,509 --> 00:39:41,713 the walls were dark and old. 946 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:43,815 These windows didn't even work. 947 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:47,085 [Amanda] But now, it's truly a primary bedroom 948 00:39:47,151 --> 00:39:49,187 and what I love the most is that the stagers brought 949 00:39:49,187 --> 00:39:50,822 in a king-size bed in here 950 00:39:50,922 --> 00:39:53,491 and it allows the buyers to really see 951 00:39:53,558 --> 00:39:55,760 how big this primary bedroom is. 952 00:39:55,827 --> 00:39:56,828 -Yes. -Dude. 953 00:39:56,894 --> 00:39:59,831 This is a nice, big space. -Yep. 954 00:39:59,898 --> 00:40:01,466 We got some good natural light coming in 955 00:40:01,532 --> 00:40:04,435 with these nice brand-new windows, new fan. 956 00:40:04,435 --> 00:40:06,204 I mean, we really, really upgraded this room. 957 00:40:06,271 --> 00:40:07,438 -[Amanda] Mm-hmm. -[Keisha] Yeah. 958 00:40:07,438 --> 00:40:09,407 I want to see that primary bathroom. 959 00:40:09,474 --> 00:40:11,042 Yeah, 'cause we had some debates about that. 960 00:40:11,109 --> 00:40:12,310 Oh, yeah, we did. 961 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:16,748 ♪♪ 962 00:40:16,848 --> 00:40:18,916 [Keisha] This whole bathroom looked broken. 963 00:40:18,916 --> 00:40:21,819 [Amanda] Yeah, and we had the fiberglass shower. 964 00:40:21,920 --> 00:40:24,122 Nothing made sense in this bathroom. 965 00:40:24,188 --> 00:40:25,990 [Dolmar] Definitely not the sink in the corner. 966 00:40:25,990 --> 00:40:27,558 [Amanda] Definitely not. 967 00:40:27,625 --> 00:40:29,560 [Dolmar] The layout was just funky and weird. 968 00:40:29,627 --> 00:40:31,629 And after we were a few days away from being completed, 969 00:40:31,696 --> 00:40:35,199 we had a leak in this bathroom. -[Amanda] Yeah. 970 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:36,234 [Dolmar] What do you think now? 971 00:40:36,301 --> 00:40:37,735 [Amanda] Yes. 972 00:40:37,802 --> 00:40:39,637 [Keisha] We went ahead and fixed the leak, fixed the wall. 973 00:40:39,704 --> 00:40:42,373 [Dolmar] And so now, we have this beautiful, transformed 974 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:44,175 and revived bathroom. 975 00:40:44,242 --> 00:40:47,679 [Keisha] Gold hardware, a nice faucet and new flooring. 976 00:40:47,679 --> 00:40:50,048 Well, let's go downstairs and start talking numbers. 977 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:51,249 Yeah. 978 00:40:52,917 --> 00:40:55,153 So, we bought this townhouse, our first townhouse, 979 00:40:55,219 --> 00:40:58,623 for $160,000 and we initially 980 00:40:58,723 --> 00:41:01,626 had a budget of around $27,000, $30,000, 981 00:41:01,693 --> 00:41:03,428 but then we had some issues. 982 00:41:03,494 --> 00:41:05,530 Yeah, we had to raise our budget to $50,000 983 00:41:05,596 --> 00:41:08,066 because of the foundation issues we had, 984 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:11,002 we had a few minor leaks, we had delays with our permit, 985 00:41:11,069 --> 00:41:14,672 but ultimately we're under $50,000. 986 00:41:14,739 --> 00:41:17,208 Alright, so what are the comps looking like now? 987 00:41:17,275 --> 00:41:20,511 Well, right now, the comps are holding strong 988 00:41:20,611 --> 00:41:21,646 at about $280,000. -[Dolmar] Okay. 989 00:41:21,713 --> 00:41:23,815 So I'm thinking that we start there. 990 00:41:23,881 --> 00:41:26,718 I know you... I know. 991 00:41:26,784 --> 00:41:29,187 Dolmar always wants to go big or go home, right? 992 00:41:29,253 --> 00:41:30,621 I'd rather stick to listing at $280,000, 993 00:41:30,722 --> 00:41:32,123 just to see what bites we get 994 00:41:32,190 --> 00:41:33,891 because I'd rather have a bidding war 995 00:41:33,958 --> 00:41:37,528 than list the property at $300,000 and let it sit. 996 00:41:37,595 --> 00:41:39,530 I like it. You want a bidding war. 997 00:41:39,597 --> 00:41:41,199 [Keisha] Yes. 998 00:41:41,265 --> 00:41:43,267 And I think that's a great, smart idea. 999 00:41:43,368 --> 00:41:45,336 Yeah, I mean, think about it, this is a townhouse. 1000 00:41:45,403 --> 00:41:46,604 This is our first townhouse. 1001 00:41:46,671 --> 00:41:48,172 I want this thing to go like that. 1002 00:41:48,239 --> 00:41:49,474 [Amanda] Yes. 1003 00:41:49,474 --> 00:41:50,875 I should listen to you more. You're right. 1004 00:41:50,875 --> 00:41:53,010 -You're right. -Here we go. 1005 00:41:53,077 --> 00:41:55,413 Here we go. Let's get out of here. 1006 00:41:55,480 --> 00:41:58,883 -Yes. -Alright. 1007 00:41:58,950 --> 00:42:00,752 With permit delays, 1008 00:42:00,818 --> 00:42:02,820 foundation issues and last-minute pipe leaks, 1009 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:04,422 I'm glad to be done with this flip 1010 00:42:04,522 --> 00:42:06,724 and finally get this zombie listed. 1011 00:42:06,791 --> 00:42:11,362 Keisha was right and I agreed to list this property for $280,000. 1012 00:42:11,429 --> 00:42:15,833 We paid $160,000 to buy it and thankfully went under budget 1013 00:42:15,900 --> 00:42:18,836 at $48,620, 1014 00:42:18,903 --> 00:42:20,972 which is great because although closing costs 1015 00:42:21,038 --> 00:42:22,874 didn't really change much, 1016 00:42:22,940 --> 00:42:25,476 the loan interest did, due to the extended time line, 1017 00:42:25,476 --> 00:42:30,281 bringing our total investment cost to just over $224,000. 1018 00:42:30,348 --> 00:42:32,717 If we're able to sell this townhome at our list price, 1019 00:42:32,784 --> 00:42:37,889 we stand to make a profit of $55,580. 1020 00:42:37,955 --> 00:42:39,791 Y'all ready for this? 1021 00:42:39,791 --> 00:42:41,092 [Amanda] I'm trying to comprehend 1022 00:42:41,159 --> 00:42:42,260 what's happening right now. 1023 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:45,129 [Dolmar] This is how I got through college. 1024 00:42:45,196 --> 00:42:46,731 What does this look like to you? 1025 00:42:46,798 --> 00:42:48,466 -[Keisha] Hot dogs! -[Amanda] Hot dogs! 1026 00:42:48,533 --> 00:42:50,735 Bad ones. -[Dolmar] No. 1027 00:42:50,802 --> 00:42:53,538 This is gonna be the scary part. 1028 00:42:53,604 --> 00:42:54,872 I'm waiting for the pop. 1029 00:42:54,939 --> 00:42:56,441 Got it. 1030 00:42:56,507 --> 00:42:58,443 Alright, the pumping is my favorite part. 1031 00:42:58,509 --> 00:43:00,878 -[Keisha] [Bleep] -[Dolmar] Here we go. 1032 00:43:00,878 --> 00:43:03,614 ♪ 1033 00:43:03,681 --> 00:43:05,450 -Oh, it's a fl... -It's a flower. 1034 00:43:05,516 --> 00:43:06,884 -[Keisha] ...flower. -For you, my dear. 1035 00:43:06,951 --> 00:43:09,387 -Ah, that's so cute. -[Keisha] Ohh, that's so cute. 1036 00:43:09,387 --> 00:43:10,421 -Oh, that is so cute. -A flower.