How to Tenant Proof Your Rental Property

Many times you can minimize your chances of damages, or at least make them easier to repair, by using the right materials for your remodels. Here's how to tenant proof your rental property!

I make my material decisions based on several factors:
1. Consistency is key, can I buy these materials again? (Paint color, Style, Match, Etc)
2. Will they go out of style? (Choose classic designs and colors)
3. How durable or how long will it last?
4. Value and affordability? (It may not be the cheapest but it’s worth the money.)
5. Does it add value to the property? (Will it make it rent for more money?)
6. Does it save me time, money, or aggravation?

Paint - https://homedepot.sjv.io/kebLV

It is not uncommon to have to paint between tenants. If you use a higher sheen paint, like semi-gloss instead of eggshell or statin, you can clean the walls with a damp cloth or sponge and sometimes avoid having to repaint rooms. Another thing I recommend for lower-income units is painting the ceiling and trim with the same paint as the walls. It makes repainting go faster. Also find one brand of paint and one particular color to use and buy in bulk (5-gallons). This makes it cheaper and easier when you own multiple properties. This way you don’t have to remember the names of colors or run around trying to match paint colors.

Walls - To Protect your walls from unnecessary drywall repairs, make sure you use door stops. This keeps door knobs from knocking holes in your drywall. Some designs work better than others.

The standard Door Stop - https://homedepot.sjv.io/dQJZQ
These are okay if you're on a budget. I will note that these are made of two pieces pressed together where the threaded end and the shaft meet. Sometimes they will come apart with heavy use.

Soft Dome - https://homedepot.sjv.io/QodWY
These are great for doors with heavy use. I prefer these as they offer excellent protection. They come with an adhesive backing or you can screw them to the wall.

Flooring - https://homedepot.sjv.io/LVrzo
Over the last twenty years, there have been many advances in flooring and I have tried most of them. Some of the options we have used with varying degrees of success are commercial-grade carpet, no-glue linoleum, laminate, and vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl plank is by far the best option we have used. It is durable, waterproof, and flexible, which makes it perfect for old houses with rolling or uneven floors. Carpet is not practical for rentals. It is hard to keep clean, shows stains, holds odors, and is expensive to replace. Linoleum is okay for wet areas like baths, but not great for kitchens because it can be cut or torn easily when moving appliances, sliding chairs, or dropping dishes. It is also harder to install and less durable than vinyl plank flooring. Laminate is fairly durable and cheap but it is harder to install, and it is not waterproof, which means it doesn’t work well in kitchens or baths. For these reasons, I now use vinyl plank flooring exclusively for our remodels. There are two types of vinyl plank flooring, one is a rigid plank with a click-lock installation and the other is flexible planks with a glue adhesive edge installation. The flexible plank is a more economical choice for both the material and installation costs. The installation is quicker because planks can be marked and cut easily on the floor by scoring them with a utility knife. Installing for the rigid plank option requires measuring, and then sawing each plank, or they can be cut with a special cutting tool which is quite expensive.

Cabinets - https://homedepot.sjv.io/PXk2N

If you need to replace kitchen cabinets, I would stay away from particleboard-constructed cabinets. They don’t do well when they get wet and they will get wet. Inevitably someone will put wet dishes in the cabinets or someone will place a wet sponge in a drawer or there will be a leak under the sink. If this happens your cabinets will be ruined. I look for plywood-constructed cabinets with real wood fronts. These are a little more expensive but hold up much better over time.

More Links to My Recommendations:
Refrigerators - https://homedepot.sjv.io/vBvXN
Stove/Oven - https://homedepot.sjv.io/rZyVB
Exterior Entry - https://homedepot.sjv.io/10kX6
Interior Doors - https://homedepot.sjv.io/jk4Kb
Door Slab - https://homedepot.sjv.io/OgZ6Z
Kwikset Smart Key Lockset - https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZOj4R
Blinds - https://homedepot.sjv.io/JGdZN

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0:00 Start
2:06 Paint
6:01 Walls
9:00 Flooring
11:26 Cabinets
13:06 Appliances
16:48 Doors
18:42 Locksets
23:11 Conclusion

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