Adventures · Going Gray

A Lazy, Hazy, Reminder Why 1156 Days Is Worth The Wait

If you would've asked me 3 years ago how much time it typically takes Mr. and I to re-rent a rental unit, I'd say, "It depends upon how much work has to be done to clean it up for the next renter - so, 6 months tops." If you'd ask me that today, I'd say,… Continue reading A Lazy, Hazy, Reminder Why 1156 Days Is Worth The Wait

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All Eyes on the Mysterious Elements of Owning Rental Properties

Mr. and I have been landlords for over 20 years. With 20 years under our reconstruction belts, we thought we had discovered every mysterious element of the crappy stuff we could encounter. After flushing out the lists of ups and downs we've dealt with, not too many things scare us anymore. That was the case… Continue reading All Eyes on the Mysterious Elements of Owning Rental Properties

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Scrambled Thoughts About Rentals

When you own rental properties like Mr. and I do, there comes a time when you're ready to cash in on the bucket of work owning them involves and travel instead. Every time I mop a floor or clean an oven to ready the place for the next renter, I think, "I'd rather be somewhere… Continue reading Scrambled Thoughts About Rentals

Emptying the nest

I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!

Hello folks, what's up with you? I've been busy preparing to take a staycation that starts today! Last year, at this time I was flying to Florida. I sure could use some sun and beach vibes. But, that's not in the cards. NOPE. This year, I've got other plans - not as exciting, but rewarding,… Continue reading I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!

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Shining light on the removal of odd smells

Our labor of love, aka, the apartment remodel from h*ll on a mound hill just got a tad better and a tad worse all in one day. We happily discovered a fancy new odor removing machine, recommended by a person who is interested in renting the place once we're done renovating it. Day 1 we… Continue reading Shining light on the removal of odd smells

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Over 100 days and still not done?

We've (Mr. more than me) spent well over 100 hours on apartment renovations over the almost 20 years we've owned them.  We've done some major work.  Sometimes, it's just a quick clean, and re-rent kind of deal.  We love those times.  Who wouldn't?  I know I love the charm of some of our places, especially… Continue reading Over 100 days and still not done?