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What is "hands-on" Property Management?

04-25-08
Mark A. Moore

Here is a good example:

This home had a bad smell in the half bath. The owner had a licensed plumber in to repair the sink. He replaced the p-trap and called it a day. I then determined that, years of daily use, chemical drain cleaners, and a negative slope on the drain pipe in the wall, had caused the copper drain pipe to corrode and leak in the wall cavity. Also the bath was also very dated and needed to be redone anyway.

Damage Demo

I pulled everything that was wet. The fan and light were left on as well as a ceramic type heater was operated in the room for a few days to let the newly exposed areas dry out. The framing was solid so the remaining mildew was removed. The drain was replumbed to the side to have a straighter shot to the main drain pipe (the black vertical pipe in the wall cavity).

Drain Pipe New Drain

New lights were put in as well as a GFCI outlet. A new vanity, sink, and inexpensive granite top were installed. The toilet and floor were newer so they were left in place. I kept cost down as much as possible and ended up with great results.

New Sink New Bathroom

One lesson here is: Do not use chemical drain cleaners in slow drains.

I specialize in "hands on" property management in the Northern Virginia Beach area, as a RE/MAX Alliance REALTOR. I have extensive knowledge and experience in home maintenance and repair. As a sales agent as well, I seek quality rentals to manage for my clients. Visit me at www.markamoore.com.

Thanks for looking, and feel free to comment below!

-Mark

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