1 00:00:03,437 --> 00:00:05,005 Man: ♪ Won't you show me how to do those nasty moves? ♪ 2 00:00:05,072 --> 00:00:08,909 ♪ You got that street freak so locked down in the groove ♪ 3 00:00:08,976 --> 00:00:10,844 -Hi. -How was your weekend? 4 00:00:10,911 --> 00:00:12,079 Amanda: Filled with CrossFit. 5 00:00:12,145 --> 00:00:13,514 -I'm back on it. -Oh, you're working out again? 6 00:00:13,514 --> 00:00:14,748 Oh, yeah. 7 00:00:14,748 --> 00:00:15,749 I just started working out again myself. 8 00:00:15,816 --> 00:00:16,950 Mmm. 9 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:18,785 But I got a house to show you guys. 10 00:00:18,852 --> 00:00:20,787 Wait till you guys hear the numbers. 11 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:21,788 -Hi. -Hi. 12 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:22,823 -Perfect timing. -How are you? 13 00:00:22,823 --> 00:00:24,224 I'm good. How are you? 14 00:00:24,224 --> 00:00:25,459 Alright, so I want to show you this house 15 00:00:25,559 --> 00:00:27,628 that just came across in Port Tampa City. 16 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:29,663 And you know that area is very high-end, luxury. 17 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:31,031 -A lot of high-end homes. -Right. 18 00:00:31,098 --> 00:00:34,067 It's a three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,200-square-foot house. 19 00:00:34,067 --> 00:00:36,403 Seller contacted me, found us online, 20 00:00:36,470 --> 00:00:39,973 wanted to present this house as a possibility for us to buy, 21 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:41,542 and I was able to negotiate with the seller 22 00:00:41,642 --> 00:00:45,245 to purchase this house for $225,000. 23 00:00:45,312 --> 00:00:46,880 -Okay. -Her husband passed away, 24 00:00:46,947 --> 00:00:48,315 left the house to her, left her some money. 25 00:00:48,382 --> 00:00:49,750 She tried to renovate it, 26 00:00:49,750 --> 00:00:51,318 but this contractor took advantage 27 00:00:51,385 --> 00:00:53,687 of her inexperience and completely screwed her. 28 00:00:53,754 --> 00:00:56,623 She spent $75,000 to renovate this house. 29 00:00:56,690 --> 00:00:58,158 And just based on the pictures, 30 00:00:58,225 --> 00:01:01,061 you can see that there's no way $75,000 was spent on this house. 31 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:02,863 It's nasty. It's disgusting. 32 00:01:02,930 --> 00:01:04,665 Amanda: And this is what her house looks like right now? 33 00:01:04,665 --> 00:01:06,500 Yeah, it's every bit of a zombie house. 34 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:08,001 I think this is something we can definitely do. 35 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:09,903 We're going to have to inherit all of the issues 36 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:11,238 that this contractor did here. 37 00:01:11,305 --> 00:01:13,473 And on top of that, there's a stop work order. 38 00:01:13,473 --> 00:01:14,641 He started doing work on the house. 39 00:01:14,708 --> 00:01:16,710 -[Bleep] -Even the work he did do, 40 00:01:16,710 --> 00:01:19,112 it just wasn't done right. -What kind of deal is this? 41 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:21,715 I mean, it's the types of deals that people call us for, right? 42 00:01:21,782 --> 00:01:22,783 -Right, right, right, right. -I need to know 43 00:01:22,883 --> 00:01:23,817 what the comps are. -Yep. 44 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:24,952 -Gotcha. -I'll see if I can make 45 00:01:25,018 --> 00:01:26,887 coordinations for access tomorrow. 46 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:28,455 -Okay. -Okay. Challenge accepted. 47 00:01:28,555 --> 00:01:29,556 Right. 48 00:01:29,623 --> 00:01:34,861 ♪ 49 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:37,064 I am so excited about this new house 50 00:01:37,064 --> 00:01:39,466 because of the location. 51 00:01:39,466 --> 00:01:41,101 Everybody wants to live in South Tampa 52 00:01:41,201 --> 00:01:42,803 because of all the trendy restaurants, 53 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:46,173 hop over to Saint Pete's or get to downtown very quickly. 54 00:01:46,239 --> 00:01:49,076 Port Tampa City is a fabulous coastal community 55 00:01:49,142 --> 00:01:51,511 about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Tampa. 56 00:01:51,578 --> 00:01:54,348 It is amazing because it's surrounded by beaches, 57 00:01:54,414 --> 00:01:56,183 fishing piers, walkable streets, 58 00:01:56,283 --> 00:01:59,086 and amazing schools and nice restaurants as well. 59 00:01:59,152 --> 00:02:02,022 It is a great place for families looking for a new home. 60 00:02:02,022 --> 00:02:04,825 Comps look really good so we can get this house sold 61 00:02:04,891 --> 00:02:08,662 for around $360,000 just because of the location. 62 00:02:08,662 --> 00:02:10,831 I'm just worried that we might have to redo 63 00:02:10,897 --> 00:02:12,432 all the work they've already done. 64 00:02:12,499 --> 00:02:14,701 I know. That's why I want to walk it with you both. 65 00:02:14,801 --> 00:02:16,203 This is the street. 66 00:02:16,269 --> 00:02:18,672 Sam: And here it is. 67 00:02:18,739 --> 00:02:19,973 Amanda: Oh, this is it? 68 00:02:21,708 --> 00:02:24,478 Dolmar: This is "Zombie House Flipping: Tampa." 69 00:02:24,544 --> 00:02:27,314 ♪ 70 00:02:27,381 --> 00:02:29,950 Amanda: Oh! Sam: It has no front! 71 00:02:30,017 --> 00:02:33,987 [Bleep] What is going on? 72 00:02:34,054 --> 00:02:37,024 -Look at this place. -Look at that fence. 73 00:02:37,090 --> 00:02:39,960 ♪ 74 00:02:40,027 --> 00:02:42,396 Sam: This looks awful. 75 00:02:42,462 --> 00:02:43,897 Look at all this damage. 76 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:45,632 Like, what are we going to do with this place? 77 00:02:45,699 --> 00:02:47,167 Dolmar: We have to replace all of this. 78 00:02:47,234 --> 00:02:48,802 Sam: Mmm. 79 00:02:48,869 --> 00:02:50,470 I am already just seeing how much money this 80 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:51,672 is going to cost already. Oh, yeah. 81 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:53,073 Ew. Look at all the roaches. 82 00:02:53,073 --> 00:02:54,608 Ugh! 83 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:55,909 Take a look at this. 84 00:02:55,976 --> 00:02:57,911 The doorbell here, but the door is right here. 85 00:02:57,978 --> 00:03:00,514 So was the door here at one time? 86 00:03:00,514 --> 00:03:01,948 Dolmar: I don't know. 87 00:03:01,948 --> 00:03:04,718 This 1,200-square-foot South Tampa bungalow 88 00:03:04,785 --> 00:03:07,087 was built in 1967. 89 00:03:07,154 --> 00:03:09,389 It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 90 00:03:09,456 --> 00:03:11,758 But there's also a bonus room off the kitchen, 91 00:03:11,825 --> 00:03:15,562 which might be able to count as another bedroom. 92 00:03:15,629 --> 00:03:16,663 Amanda: What is this? 93 00:03:16,730 --> 00:03:21,902 ♪ 94 00:03:22,002 --> 00:03:25,605 -This is bad. -This is [bleep] 95 00:03:25,672 --> 00:03:28,642 Sam: Fireplace that is much needed in Florida. 96 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:32,512 I don't think it's necessary to keep. Fires don't care. 97 00:03:32,512 --> 00:03:34,014 Dolmar: Let's take a look at the kitchen over here. 98 00:03:34,081 --> 00:03:37,350 ♪ 99 00:03:37,417 --> 00:03:39,553 These cabinets are [bleep]. We have to get rid of them. 100 00:03:39,619 --> 00:03:41,822 Dolmar: You have the laundry room on one side, 101 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:44,524 and so there's not a lot of space here for cabinets. 102 00:03:44,591 --> 00:03:46,793 This fridge and this space right here is so small. 103 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:48,195 This is supposed to be a sink. 104 00:03:48,261 --> 00:03:49,896 I'm not sure what they were thinking right here. 105 00:03:49,996 --> 00:03:51,431 Amanda: It's off centered. 106 00:03:51,498 --> 00:03:54,367 The stove is supposed to go here, but the microwave, right? 107 00:03:54,434 --> 00:03:57,170 Sam: Even the flooring. You can tell it's cheap. 108 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:58,371 Not only is it cheap, 109 00:03:58,438 --> 00:04:01,141 but you can tell they put no padding down. 110 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:02,509 So to get the price point we want, 111 00:04:02,576 --> 00:04:04,411 we're going to have to redo this. 112 00:04:04,478 --> 00:04:05,946 So there's a flooring budget. 113 00:04:06,046 --> 00:04:08,148 Now we got to add flooring to the budget. 114 00:04:08,215 --> 00:04:09,349 But what I'm also noticing, 115 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:11,351 it's a really tight space in the kitchen. 116 00:04:11,418 --> 00:04:13,186 I would love to bust this wall down 117 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:15,856 because it's so tight and it'll open up the kitchen. 118 00:04:15,956 --> 00:04:17,591 Sam: I like that because the open floor plans, 119 00:04:17,657 --> 00:04:19,192 they really sell better for buyers, 120 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:21,228 especially in these smaller square foot houses. 121 00:04:21,294 --> 00:04:22,696 -Yeah. -Yeah. 122 00:04:22,796 --> 00:04:24,965 Sam: What's this room? 123 00:04:25,031 --> 00:04:27,134 Dolmar: This is the bonus room. That could be a bedroom. 124 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:28,869 This is the type of size that would normally 125 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:31,905 be like the primary bedroom in this square foot house. 126 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:34,441 But walking in and it being right off the kitchen 127 00:04:34,508 --> 00:04:36,710 just kind of weird. -Do you want to make this 128 00:04:36,710 --> 00:04:39,312 a second family living room or keep it as a bedroom? 129 00:04:39,312 --> 00:04:41,148 Sam: Let's go look at the rest of the layout. 130 00:04:41,148 --> 00:04:42,349 -Right, right. -Right. 131 00:04:42,415 --> 00:04:46,586 Sam: Oh my god, look at this. 132 00:04:46,653 --> 00:04:50,123 This bathroom is tiny. -Yeah, this is pretty bad. 133 00:04:50,190 --> 00:04:52,726 Sam: Wow, guys, I can't believe 134 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:55,495 this guy left this place like this. 135 00:04:55,595 --> 00:04:58,064 This toilet is way too close to the shower. 136 00:04:58,064 --> 00:04:59,633 This is not to code. 137 00:04:59,699 --> 00:05:02,169 Sam: This is really bad. 138 00:05:02,235 --> 00:05:03,770 No, let's see the rest of the house 139 00:05:03,837 --> 00:05:05,505 to see how we can reconfigure. 140 00:05:05,605 --> 00:05:06,873 What are these, bedrooms? 141 00:05:06,873 --> 00:05:08,108 Sam: I don't know what's going on back here. 142 00:05:08,175 --> 00:05:10,911 This is a freaking mess. -Those are the bedrooms? 143 00:05:10,977 --> 00:05:13,513 Amanda: Look at all this stuff. 144 00:05:13,513 --> 00:05:16,883 Well, clearly there's the demo that went on here. 145 00:05:16,983 --> 00:05:18,318 All right. So this is bedroom three. 146 00:05:18,385 --> 00:05:19,719 -Yeah. -So that's three bedrooms 147 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:23,390 so far. There's another one over here. 148 00:05:23,456 --> 00:05:25,025 This is really small. 149 00:05:25,091 --> 00:05:26,560 Is this supposed to be the primary? 150 00:05:27,494 --> 00:05:29,162 -I hope not. -I don't know. 151 00:05:29,229 --> 00:05:30,864 Sam: Yeah, because there's that, the other bathroom. 152 00:05:30,931 --> 00:05:32,465 Amanda: The other bathroom. 153 00:05:32,465 --> 00:05:35,068 You could only fit like a twin or a full size bed, 154 00:05:35,135 --> 00:05:37,237 so we do need to make this room bigger. 155 00:05:37,304 --> 00:05:38,772 Let me see this bathroom. 156 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:43,310 -Look at this! -Oh my goodness. 157 00:05:43,310 --> 00:05:45,512 Dolmar: How does this even work? 158 00:05:45,512 --> 00:05:47,514 Like, it's not to code. -Man. 159 00:05:47,514 --> 00:05:51,017 Sam: We can't even count this as a bathroom. 160 00:05:51,117 --> 00:05:52,319 So, what we're gonna have to do is, 161 00:05:52,385 --> 00:05:53,820 we're gonna have to knock down all these walls 162 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:55,922 and redo this entire space. 163 00:05:55,989 --> 00:05:58,358 This is not a primary bedroom, whatsoever. 164 00:05:58,425 --> 00:05:59,759 Not with that bathroom. 165 00:05:59,826 --> 00:06:02,662 You would have to like, knock down this wall right here. 166 00:06:02,662 --> 00:06:04,397 Dolmar: We can borrow some space from this room. 167 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:05,632 -Right. -To make the whole thing bigger. 168 00:06:05,699 --> 00:06:07,234 So I, I do like that idea. 169 00:06:07,300 --> 00:06:09,202 Amanda: Then we can make this a big primary suite, 170 00:06:09,269 --> 00:06:10,904 leaving us back down to three two. 171 00:06:11,004 --> 00:06:13,106 The front room has to stay a bedroom. 172 00:06:13,206 --> 00:06:14,841 Let's go ahead to the back of the house. 173 00:06:14,908 --> 00:06:16,876 ♪ 174 00:06:16,943 --> 00:06:18,345 Whoa. [Bleep]. 175 00:06:18,445 --> 00:06:21,047 ♪♪ 176 00:06:21,114 --> 00:06:23,083 Sam: Oh my gosh, this is really overgrown 177 00:06:23,149 --> 00:06:24,584 and kinda nasty back here. 178 00:06:24,651 --> 00:06:26,553 I don't know, this could be expensive cutting all this out, 179 00:06:26,620 --> 00:06:28,622 but we have to clear it out for sure. 180 00:06:28,688 --> 00:06:31,324 This is a nice area for a possible patio. 181 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:32,392 Dolmar: OK. 182 00:06:32,459 --> 00:06:33,727 Do you think we can keep this fence? 183 00:06:33,793 --> 00:06:34,894 Sam: We should definitely replace the fence. 184 00:06:34,995 --> 00:06:36,162 Amanda: Yeah. 185 00:06:36,229 --> 00:06:37,030 So, that's the thing with this house, right? 186 00:06:37,097 --> 00:06:38,465 We're getting it at a good price 187 00:06:38,531 --> 00:06:40,700 but we're also inheriting a lot of issues 188 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,269 that we will have to clear up and fix. 189 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:43,503 Alright, well, that's having me concerned 190 00:06:43,603 --> 00:06:45,372 that we're gonna go way, way over budget, 191 00:06:45,438 --> 00:06:46,973 so let's get really tight on the numbers 192 00:06:47,040 --> 00:06:49,609 on what we think it's gonna be to do the rehab. 193 00:06:49,676 --> 00:06:52,212 So we have a stop work order, combined with figuring out 194 00:06:52,279 --> 00:06:53,713 if these permits were actually pulled 195 00:06:53,713 --> 00:06:55,548 because that could bring up more expensive issues 196 00:06:55,615 --> 00:06:56,883 that we're not even thinking of. 197 00:06:56,950 --> 00:06:58,385 Dolmar: We gotta add flooring to the budget. 198 00:06:58,385 --> 00:07:00,353 We're gonna have to redo that kitchen. 199 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:03,156 Make this layout of the house much more functional. 200 00:07:03,223 --> 00:07:06,259 I think this is looking like a renovation budget of $80,000. 201 00:07:06,359 --> 00:07:08,428 This is the problems we deal with for zombie houses. 202 00:07:08,495 --> 00:07:09,863 I mean, it's not just the house itself, 203 00:07:09,863 --> 00:07:12,232 but the challenge of trying to solve these problems. 204 00:07:12,299 --> 00:07:13,400 But we're all problem solvers. 205 00:07:13,466 --> 00:07:14,200 -Right. -Right. 206 00:07:14,267 --> 00:07:16,069 Dolmar: We'll get it done. 207 00:07:16,069 --> 00:07:19,372 We bought this house for $225,000 208 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:22,442 and plan to put about 80,000 into the renovation 209 00:07:22,509 --> 00:07:24,344 over the next 60 days. 210 00:07:24,444 --> 00:07:27,948 We're looking at closing cost of $18,000, 211 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:30,984 a loan interest of $6,100, 212 00:07:31,051 --> 00:07:35,722 which puts our all-in cost at $329,100. 213 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:40,026 In the end, if we sell for our ARV of 360,000, 214 00:07:40,026 --> 00:07:43,763 we stand to make a profit of $30,900. 215 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:45,465 Despite closing on the property 216 00:07:45,532 --> 00:07:48,001 and agreeing to the renovation budget and plan, 217 00:07:48,068 --> 00:07:49,669 we still cannot start the property right away 218 00:07:49,736 --> 00:07:51,871 because we have inherited a stop work order. 219 00:07:51,938 --> 00:07:54,708 So we have to get engineering drawings and permits. 220 00:07:54,774 --> 00:07:58,878 So, we can't start demo like we usually do on day one. 221 00:07:58,945 --> 00:08:00,947 Once we get approval from the city to get started, 222 00:08:01,014 --> 00:08:02,515 our plan is to remove the walls 223 00:08:02,582 --> 00:08:04,584 separating the kitchen from the living room 224 00:08:04,651 --> 00:08:07,153 to open up and modernize the space. 225 00:08:07,220 --> 00:08:08,321 In the back of the house, 226 00:08:08,388 --> 00:08:09,789 we're knocking down multiple walls 227 00:08:09,856 --> 00:08:11,624 which will allow us to open up the space 228 00:08:11,691 --> 00:08:14,861 and create two nicely sized bathrooms. 229 00:08:14,861 --> 00:08:16,796 We're also combining the two existing bedrooms 230 00:08:16,863 --> 00:08:20,166 into one big primary suite with its own primary bathroom 231 00:08:20,233 --> 00:08:21,568 and walk in closet. 232 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:24,004 And we're converting the bonus room near the kitchen 233 00:08:24,070 --> 00:08:25,305 into a third bedroom. 234 00:08:27,474 --> 00:08:33,813 ♪ 235 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:40,186 ♪ 236 00:08:40,253 --> 00:08:41,755 Hey. 237 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:46,126 Keisha and I have been together for 18 years, married for 16. 238 00:08:46,192 --> 00:08:48,695 We have three beautiful kids and I think that our marriage, 239 00:08:48,795 --> 00:08:51,264 our relationship has lasted the test of time 240 00:08:51,264 --> 00:08:54,501 because of common interests, shared values, compatibility 241 00:08:54,601 --> 00:08:56,169 and of course, love. 242 00:08:56,236 --> 00:09:01,541 I wanted to talk to you about a situation I have going on. 243 00:09:01,641 --> 00:09:04,010 Remember when we were living in Fort Meyers? 244 00:09:04,077 --> 00:09:07,547 And you helped me manage crews, contractors? 245 00:09:07,647 --> 00:09:09,549 So that's one of the reasons I wanted to talk to you. 246 00:09:09,616 --> 00:09:10,884 Mm-mm? 247 00:09:10,950 --> 00:09:13,219 I bought this house in the Port of Tampa area. 248 00:09:13,319 --> 00:09:15,021 OK. Good area. 249 00:09:15,088 --> 00:09:16,556 -It is a great area. -Mm-mm. 250 00:09:16,623 --> 00:09:18,224 That house comes with an existing 251 00:09:18,291 --> 00:09:23,029 stop work order from work that the seller was doing before. 252 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:26,599 The problem is, I have to inherit all the issues as well. 253 00:09:26,666 --> 00:09:28,068 Of course we're gonna fix it, right? 254 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:29,068 Mm. 255 00:09:29,135 --> 00:09:31,971 But I need help on that property. 256 00:09:32,038 --> 00:09:34,240 Get permits approved, engineering drawings, 257 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:35,608 all of that stuff. -Yeah. 258 00:09:35,675 --> 00:09:37,644 -So, before you answer... -Mm-mm? 259 00:09:37,710 --> 00:09:41,981 This is why I, I got you your favorite coffee. 260 00:09:42,082 --> 00:09:43,316 -Right? -Alright. 261 00:09:43,383 --> 00:09:44,984 I know which one you like, white mocha, right? 262 00:09:45,051 --> 00:09:47,587 I just want you to... -Enjoy my coffee? 263 00:09:47,587 --> 00:09:49,222 Yeah, before you will give me your answer. 264 00:09:49,222 --> 00:09:51,124 I've not had any coffee today. 265 00:09:51,191 --> 00:09:54,227 Well, you know that I will always help you out. 266 00:09:54,227 --> 00:09:57,597 I can 100% help you and I'm, I'm glad that you actually asked 267 00:09:57,664 --> 00:09:59,766 because usually you're not one that's -- 268 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:00,867 you're a little bit proud. 269 00:10:00,867 --> 00:10:02,035 To ask for help? 270 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,470 You don't really ask to ask, ask for help, 271 00:10:03,470 --> 00:10:06,673 so I appreciate you actually reaching out and asking. 272 00:10:06,673 --> 00:10:08,908 I wasn't sure I wanted to ask you to get back and... 273 00:10:08,908 --> 00:10:11,311 -Yeah. -...and get busy with helping 274 00:10:11,377 --> 00:10:12,946 me solve my problems. So. -Mm. 275 00:10:13,046 --> 00:10:14,547 Well, it's our problems. Yeah, yeah. 276 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:15,882 [ Laughs ] I like that, I like that. 277 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:17,383 So, thank you. -You're welcome. 278 00:10:17,383 --> 00:10:19,786 It sounds like you are agreeing to help me. 279 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:21,087 Yes. 280 00:10:21,154 --> 00:10:23,389 I'll coordinate to walk this house in a few days. 281 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:25,191 Get me all the info I need from the seller 282 00:10:25,258 --> 00:10:26,392 and I can take it from there. 283 00:10:26,459 --> 00:10:29,062 I actually emailed you everything already. 284 00:10:29,062 --> 00:10:30,363 Oh my... 285 00:10:30,430 --> 00:10:32,398 you emailed me everything about the house already? 286 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:33,666 Right when you walked in, 'cause I already knew 287 00:10:33,733 --> 00:10:35,068 you were gonna say "Yes." 288 00:10:35,134 --> 00:10:36,436 I know you. -Don't act like you know me. 289 00:10:36,503 --> 00:10:37,704 I know my wife. 290 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:39,806 [ Laughs ] 291 00:10:39,873 --> 00:10:43,443 Woman: ♪ I could feel the beat in my body ♪ 292 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:46,112 ♪ 293 00:10:46,179 --> 00:10:47,146 Dolmar: Alright. 294 00:10:47,247 --> 00:10:48,581 Here's... -Oh, my goodness. 295 00:10:48,681 --> 00:10:51,184 Dolmar: ...the house I wanted you to take a look at. 296 00:10:51,251 --> 00:10:53,186 What do you think? -Wow. 297 00:10:53,253 --> 00:10:55,188 This is bad. 298 00:10:55,255 --> 00:10:56,656 While we wait for permits to clear 299 00:10:56,756 --> 00:10:58,424 and the stop work order to be removed, 300 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:01,261 I'm meeting with Keisha to take a first hand look at the house. 301 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:04,063 Oh my god, what is going on in this bathroom? 302 00:11:04,130 --> 00:11:07,300 Dolmar: The bathroom has to be completely redone. 303 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:10,003 Whoa, this is a crazy disaster. 304 00:11:10,069 --> 00:11:12,405 The house is in shambles. 305 00:11:12,472 --> 00:11:14,908 -So, this is... -Oh my gosh. 306 00:11:14,908 --> 00:11:16,743 Dolmar: It gets worse and worse as you walk through the house, right? 307 00:11:16,843 --> 00:11:18,811 -This is so bad. -I know. 308 00:11:18,878 --> 00:11:20,613 This house is ridiculous. 309 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:23,850 There is mud all over the walls, drywalls everywhere. 310 00:11:23,917 --> 00:11:26,519 So I know that he's gonna need a lot of help on this one. 311 00:11:26,586 --> 00:11:29,155 Are you gonna get rid of these grandma fans? 312 00:11:29,222 --> 00:11:30,857 No, I was actually thinking about keeping 'em. 313 00:11:30,957 --> 00:11:31,991 No. 314 00:11:32,058 --> 00:11:32,959 Each of 'em is like 100 bucks each. 315 00:11:33,026 --> 00:11:34,994 No, no. I hate those fans. 316 00:11:35,061 --> 00:11:36,262 Those are grandma fans. -Keisha. 317 00:11:36,329 --> 00:11:37,564 Keisha, that's a lot of money 318 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:39,165 that I'm saving by keeping these fans. 319 00:11:39,232 --> 00:11:42,802 That's 100, 200, 300, 400, five, six. 320 00:11:42,869 --> 00:11:44,904 That's like, $700 in savings keeping the fans. 321 00:11:45,004 --> 00:11:46,039 Listening, listen, listen. -Dolmar. 322 00:11:46,105 --> 00:11:48,107 There's nothing going on in this house. 323 00:11:48,107 --> 00:11:49,909 Look around, how long have you had this house? 324 00:11:49,909 --> 00:11:52,712 You're talking about saving money. 325 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:55,381 Ah-- listen. Keisha, I know. 326 00:11:55,481 --> 00:11:57,183 I know, I know, I know. And I'm working on that. 327 00:11:57,283 --> 00:11:59,786 We're still in the planning phases with this house. 328 00:11:59,852 --> 00:12:01,421 And so, that's why I wanted to bring you here, 329 00:12:01,421 --> 00:12:03,423 to help with some of the decisions 330 00:12:03,489 --> 00:12:05,325 that we're making to be budget friendly 331 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:08,828 and that's why I don't wanna spend money replacing fans. 332 00:12:13,266 --> 00:12:14,500 Keisha: This house is a wreck 333 00:12:14,601 --> 00:12:15,702 and you're talking about $600 for some fans. 334 00:12:15,802 --> 00:12:16,703 -Can you let me talk? -Dolmar, it's bad. 335 00:12:16,803 --> 00:12:17,670 Can you let me talk? 336 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:19,105 That's why I have you here. 337 00:12:19,205 --> 00:12:23,910 This just reminds me of how this was when we first started. 338 00:12:23,977 --> 00:12:26,312 The first time that I stepped in to be a project manager 339 00:12:26,312 --> 00:12:29,349 with Dolmar was a result of trying to clean up a mess 340 00:12:29,349 --> 00:12:32,151 from a shady contractor on one of our houses 341 00:12:32,218 --> 00:12:33,519 and we were behind on the timeline 342 00:12:33,586 --> 00:12:36,022 and we were over budget, so I just stepped in, 343 00:12:36,022 --> 00:12:38,825 rolled up my sleeves and I got to work myself. 344 00:12:38,825 --> 00:12:40,560 Gotta get this stop work order lifted. 345 00:12:40,627 --> 00:12:42,061 Gotta get permits. 346 00:12:42,161 --> 00:12:44,564 We gotta get to work on this house as quickly as possible. 347 00:12:44,631 --> 00:12:45,898 Let me help you. 348 00:12:45,999 --> 00:12:48,568 I'll reach out to see if we can get these permits going. 349 00:12:48,635 --> 00:12:49,969 That's, that's first and foremost, 350 00:12:50,036 --> 00:12:51,971 so we can actually get started with the work 351 00:12:52,038 --> 00:12:55,008 and we can make money. 352 00:12:55,074 --> 00:12:57,210 Dolmar and I have always worked together in some capacity 353 00:12:57,276 --> 00:12:58,678 over the past 18 years, 354 00:12:58,745 --> 00:13:00,246 so it's only natural that I would come in 355 00:13:00,313 --> 00:13:02,015 and pick up when he needs help. 356 00:13:02,081 --> 00:13:03,483 I'll go ahead and get on the phone to City 357 00:13:03,549 --> 00:13:05,318 and figure out what's going on with the stop work order 358 00:13:05,385 --> 00:13:08,021 and see if we can move that along. 359 00:13:08,121 --> 00:13:09,555 I got it. -Thank you. 360 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:10,790 You're welcome. 361 00:13:11,758 --> 00:13:15,762 ♪ 362 00:13:15,828 --> 00:13:19,032 One week later, after persistent pressure from Keisha, 363 00:13:19,098 --> 00:13:22,602 the city approved our plans and the stop work order was lifted. 364 00:13:22,669 --> 00:13:25,972 It took five weeks to get here, but we're finally here 365 00:13:26,039 --> 00:13:29,042 and our 60 day reno starts today. 366 00:13:29,108 --> 00:13:30,810 ♪ 367 00:13:30,877 --> 00:13:34,247 Ah, here we are. 368 00:13:34,314 --> 00:13:36,349 Amanda: It's been so long since we've been here. 369 00:13:36,416 --> 00:13:37,784 I'm ready to get this one started. 370 00:13:37,850 --> 00:13:39,519 My favorite day. 371 00:13:39,585 --> 00:13:41,421 -Demo day. -Demo day. 372 00:13:41,521 --> 00:13:43,556 The Zombie rescue team is here. 373 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:44,824 Sam: We're gonna start with the fireplace 374 00:13:44,891 --> 00:13:46,192 and get that out of the way. 375 00:13:46,259 --> 00:13:48,027 I know you're excited to bang that up and then-- 376 00:13:48,027 --> 00:13:50,363 See that thing I've talked about so much. 377 00:13:50,430 --> 00:13:51,664 -Alright. -Let's do it. 378 00:13:51,731 --> 00:13:53,666 ♪ 379 00:13:53,733 --> 00:13:55,435 Careful. 380 00:13:55,435 --> 00:13:57,070 Amanda: Whoa! 381 00:13:57,136 --> 00:13:59,105 Sam: There you go. We got it, we got it. 382 00:14:00,873 --> 00:14:04,077 Bye bye, fireplace. 383 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:05,712 Dolmar: Now that we're done with the fireplace, 384 00:14:05,712 --> 00:14:06,913 it's time to move to the kitchen 385 00:14:06,979 --> 00:14:08,481 to take down this load bearing wall 386 00:14:08,548 --> 00:14:10,717 and open up that space to the living room. 387 00:14:10,783 --> 00:14:13,686 But, because we don't have the necessary beam here yet, 388 00:14:13,753 --> 00:14:16,789 today our plan is to take down these cheap cabinets, carefully, 389 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,791 so that we can reuse them in the laundry room. 390 00:14:18,858 --> 00:14:20,593 Ah, this kitchen looks different already. 391 00:14:20,660 --> 00:14:23,262 Sam: I know, right? I wanna go to the primary. 392 00:14:23,262 --> 00:14:25,264 I wanna knock that wall down and see what we're looking at 393 00:14:25,264 --> 00:14:26,899 for the space for the new primary suite. 394 00:14:26,999 --> 00:14:29,235 -OK. -She wants to knock walls down. 395 00:14:29,302 --> 00:14:30,870 Let's knock it down from this side. 396 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:33,039 -OK. -Save the toilets. 397 00:14:33,106 --> 00:14:34,574 Dolmar: Our demo crew has already started 398 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:37,543 clearing out the back bedrooms and bathrooms. 399 00:14:37,643 --> 00:14:39,912 But that wall to combine the two existing bedrooms 400 00:14:39,979 --> 00:14:41,748 into one, that's all on us. 401 00:14:41,848 --> 00:14:43,282 Alright, Sam, you're up. 402 00:14:43,349 --> 00:14:45,017 -Sam, your turn. -Alright, let's see it. 403 00:14:45,118 --> 00:14:48,421 It's been a minute since I saw this thing, huh? 404 00:14:48,521 --> 00:14:49,756 Get it, Sam. Woo! 405 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:52,558 ♪ 406 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:54,026 There we go. Go it. 407 00:14:54,026 --> 00:14:57,463 Sam: Go right through it. Go through it. 408 00:14:57,530 --> 00:14:58,698 Hey! 409 00:14:58,798 --> 00:15:02,034 -What's up, guys? -Hey! 410 00:15:02,034 --> 00:15:04,237 Can you imagine this space is gonna be a primary? 411 00:15:04,303 --> 00:15:06,439 This is gonna be a really nice size primary. 412 00:15:06,506 --> 00:15:08,674 -Yes. -I agree. 413 00:15:08,674 --> 00:15:10,710 Dolmar: The demo has been going amazing and the house 414 00:15:10,777 --> 00:15:13,346 is already starting to feel spacious and open, 415 00:15:13,446 --> 00:15:15,915 especially in the bedrooms and bathrooms. 416 00:15:15,982 --> 00:15:17,350 I cannot wait to get the new beams 417 00:15:17,350 --> 00:15:20,620 so that we can start on the kitchen next. 418 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:27,727 ♪♪ 419 00:15:29,729 --> 00:15:31,864 -Look at this. -Hey, this looks good. 420 00:15:31,864 --> 00:15:33,566 This is getting much better in here. 421 00:15:33,633 --> 00:15:36,702 -It's better, yes, 100%. -Well, it looks very clean now. 422 00:15:36,803 --> 00:15:37,670 Yes. 423 00:15:37,737 --> 00:15:38,838 But why don't we take this down? 424 00:15:38,905 --> 00:15:40,306 I thought we were taking this down? 425 00:15:40,406 --> 00:15:42,208 We're gonna take it down, it just can't come down yet. 426 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:43,810 Amanda and I are here to update Sam 427 00:15:43,876 --> 00:15:46,145 on the latest plans in the kitchen and the back yard. 428 00:15:46,245 --> 00:15:47,613 But I also have some really exciting news 429 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:49,482 I cannot wait to share with the team as well. 430 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:53,286 We are going to move this beam. 431 00:15:53,352 --> 00:15:54,687 We're actually gonna extend this beam 432 00:15:54,754 --> 00:15:57,123 all the way down to that far wall by the front door. 433 00:15:57,190 --> 00:15:58,458 -Yeah. -And then the new column 434 00:15:58,558 --> 00:16:00,593 is gonna go against that wall. 435 00:16:00,660 --> 00:16:01,794 Sam: I love that. 436 00:16:01,861 --> 00:16:04,030 It's going to allow more togetherness 437 00:16:04,096 --> 00:16:06,432 between the living room, the dining and the kitchen. 438 00:16:06,499 --> 00:16:08,234 I can't wait. -The buyers really like it. 439 00:16:08,301 --> 00:16:09,869 It makes spaces look bigger. 440 00:16:09,936 --> 00:16:11,504 -Right. -It's better for the resale. 441 00:16:11,604 --> 00:16:12,905 -Here's what you guys don't know. -What? 442 00:16:13,005 --> 00:16:14,407 When we first acquired this property 443 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:16,242 and put it under contract, how much was it? 444 00:16:16,309 --> 00:16:18,244 $360,000. 445 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:19,745 -That's right. -On the ARV. 446 00:16:19,846 --> 00:16:22,281 Well, guess what. Since recent sales happened in the area, 447 00:16:22,348 --> 00:16:24,750 the value has gone up almost $100,000. 448 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,886 -That's fantastic. -Crazy, right? 449 00:16:26,953 --> 00:16:28,955 It's gonna be a high six figure flip on this deal. 450 00:16:29,021 --> 00:16:30,857 Well, my thought is the increase in ARV, 451 00:16:30,957 --> 00:16:32,925 if we're gonna keep pushing the limit on the sale price, 452 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:34,193 then I just wanna take a look out back 453 00:16:34,260 --> 00:16:36,095 and see what we need to do back there 454 00:16:36,195 --> 00:16:38,297 to make sure that we complete the project 455 00:16:38,397 --> 00:16:39,866 all the way through the back yard. 456 00:16:39,932 --> 00:16:41,467 Alright, so, let's take a look at the back yard. 457 00:16:41,534 --> 00:16:43,102 Sam: OK, let's do it. 458 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:44,871 ♪♪ 459 00:16:44,871 --> 00:16:47,173 Dolmar: Oh, what's this? 460 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:48,074 Not again. 461 00:16:48,074 --> 00:16:49,876 Oh no. 462 00:16:49,942 --> 00:16:51,244 -Let me see. -Are you kidding me? 463 00:16:51,310 --> 00:16:53,012 You can't, no. 464 00:16:53,079 --> 00:16:54,514 Dolmar: We might have termites. 465 00:16:54,580 --> 00:16:57,283 -Oh my gosh. -I see it up here, too. 466 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:58,951 It may be old, I don't know. 467 00:16:59,018 --> 00:17:01,888 It may be a non-issue, maybe it was a prior issue 468 00:17:01,954 --> 00:17:03,422 and it's been taken care of. 469 00:17:03,422 --> 00:17:05,024 But we'll definitely have to take a closer look at that 470 00:17:05,091 --> 00:17:07,593 because if it is an issue, more money. 471 00:17:07,660 --> 00:17:09,028 Hopefully it's not. 472 00:17:09,028 --> 00:17:10,630 Gonna have to get the house tented and treated. 473 00:17:10,696 --> 00:17:11,764 That's a no, that's no. that's no. 474 00:17:11,831 --> 00:17:13,699 Yeah, one step at a time. 475 00:17:13,799 --> 00:17:15,167 Sam: What is going on back here? 476 00:17:15,234 --> 00:17:16,469 Dolmar: Here's what I'm gonna do. 477 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:17,970 Deck, pavers. 478 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:19,272 -OK. -Pergola. 479 00:17:19,272 --> 00:17:20,606 Sam: OK. 480 00:17:20,673 --> 00:17:22,108 Dolmar: Clean this up, make it look really nice. 481 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:23,342 I know she's happy. 482 00:17:23,442 --> 00:17:24,710 You're speaking my language, finally we got-- 483 00:17:24,710 --> 00:17:25,912 Dolmar: But I'm keeping the fence. 484 00:17:25,978 --> 00:17:27,713 ♪ 485 00:17:27,780 --> 00:17:28,948 [ Sighs ] Then there's that. 486 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:30,349 Sam: No, we can't keep the fence. 487 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:33,219 You can't have all that gloriousness and then just 488 00:17:33,319 --> 00:17:34,887 [Blows raspberry] at the end. 489 00:17:34,954 --> 00:17:37,123 It's almost like you're decking out a whole bedroom 490 00:17:37,189 --> 00:17:38,925 but you're not putting a door there. 491 00:17:38,991 --> 00:17:40,026 You're so dramatic. 492 00:17:40,026 --> 00:17:41,794 I'm not, I'm not dramatic. 493 00:17:41,861 --> 00:17:43,629 Dolmar: I could tell you the numbers, to do a fence here. 494 00:17:43,696 --> 00:17:45,031 -Right. -I've already got a quote on it, 495 00:17:45,097 --> 00:17:47,600 that's why I'm mixing it, is $10,000. 496 00:17:49,168 --> 00:17:50,202 -Privacy. -Mic drop. 497 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:52,238 -Dolmar! -People spending this amount 498 00:17:52,305 --> 00:17:53,639 of money want privacy. -I'm out. 499 00:17:53,706 --> 00:17:57,610 -It's privacy. -La-la-la-la. 500 00:17:57,677 --> 00:17:59,679 While we figure out the landscaping plan, 501 00:17:59,745 --> 00:18:02,848 work is continuing in the back of the house. 502 00:18:02,915 --> 00:18:05,885 They're right now framing out the guest bathroom. 503 00:18:05,952 --> 00:18:07,386 They're also framing out the bathroom 504 00:18:07,386 --> 00:18:09,655 and the closet for the primary suite. 505 00:18:11,991 --> 00:18:13,626 On the laundry room side of the house, 506 00:18:13,626 --> 00:18:17,163 the crew is opening up the walls to assess the termite damage. 507 00:18:17,229 --> 00:18:18,864 And Jordi just called Keisha, 508 00:18:18,864 --> 00:18:21,200 asking for us to check out the damage in person. 509 00:18:21,267 --> 00:18:23,836 So, I'm assuming it's not good. 510 00:18:23,903 --> 00:18:27,707 ♪ 511 00:18:27,807 --> 00:18:29,175 While Sam and Amanda went to go 512 00:18:29,241 --> 00:18:30,710 to select tiles for the bathrooms, 513 00:18:30,776 --> 00:18:32,712 I bought Keisha with me to check out the house. 514 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:35,648 ♪ 515 00:18:35,715 --> 00:18:37,450 OK, Jordi, what's the damage? 516 00:18:37,516 --> 00:18:39,552 I didn't know you were taking down the whole wall, bro. 517 00:18:39,618 --> 00:18:41,988 Well, had to. 518 00:18:41,988 --> 00:18:43,956 Termites all down there. 519 00:18:44,023 --> 00:18:47,760 The whole main support of the roof. 520 00:18:47,827 --> 00:18:49,996 If we leave it like that, when time goes by, 521 00:18:50,062 --> 00:18:51,764 it's gonna tilt this way. 522 00:18:51,831 --> 00:18:53,065 Dolmar: Ahh. 523 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:54,567 Jordi: So, that's the main support of the roof. 524 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,969 Keisha: Oh no, so are you saying that we have to take down 525 00:18:57,036 --> 00:18:59,839 all of the support beams here and replace 'em? 526 00:18:59,905 --> 00:19:01,273 Damn! 527 00:19:05,444 --> 00:19:06,812 Now we have to take all of that apart. 528 00:19:06,879 --> 00:19:08,914 Gotta take all of this whole wall down 529 00:19:08,914 --> 00:19:11,217 to put the main support up. 530 00:19:11,317 --> 00:19:13,019 Dolmar: Did you see any live termites at all? 531 00:19:13,119 --> 00:19:15,187 -Not until now, no. -OK. 532 00:19:15,187 --> 00:19:16,222 Dolmar: Well, that's great news. 533 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:17,523 Let's just hope nothing else is... 534 00:19:17,590 --> 00:19:18,824 Keisha: But it's just more work though, 535 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:20,159 'cause now we gotta take down everything. 536 00:19:20,226 --> 00:19:24,163 Got to shut up. Shh! [ Laughs ] 537 00:19:24,230 --> 00:19:25,464 I mean, do you want the truth 538 00:19:25,464 --> 00:19:26,866 or you want me to sugar coat it? Honey. 539 00:19:26,932 --> 00:19:28,434 Dude, you're trying to make his budget go up, come on. 540 00:19:28,434 --> 00:19:30,670 Dolmar. It needs to happen. 541 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:32,571 I get that, but don't say more work. 542 00:19:32,638 --> 00:19:34,173 Like, he's gonna hear dollar signs. 543 00:19:34,240 --> 00:19:35,374 At least, Jordi, you know that you're always 544 00:19:35,441 --> 00:19:37,009 gonna get the truth from me. 545 00:19:37,076 --> 00:19:38,511 This one is a different situation. 546 00:19:38,577 --> 00:19:39,545 I know. 547 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:41,047 [ Laughs ] -Alright, anyway. 548 00:19:41,113 --> 00:19:43,049 Hopefully we have no more surprises like that. 549 00:19:43,115 --> 00:19:44,350 -Totally. -Appreciate you, man. 550 00:19:44,417 --> 00:19:46,519 -No problem. -Alright, let's get outta here. 551 00:19:46,585 --> 00:19:47,620 Bye, guys. 552 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:49,688 ♪♪ 553 00:19:49,755 --> 00:19:52,324 Dolmar: The termite repairs set us back a few days 554 00:19:52,391 --> 00:19:55,795 because we basically had to rebuild two entire walls. 555 00:19:55,861 --> 00:19:58,798 Next, the AC condenser is disconnected 556 00:19:58,864 --> 00:20:02,201 and moved to its new location, further away from the back door, 557 00:20:02,268 --> 00:20:05,171 which will make room for our possible new deck. 558 00:20:05,237 --> 00:20:09,475 HVAC upgrades are also done on the inside. 559 00:20:09,475 --> 00:20:14,146 Followed by a whole house electrical rewire... 560 00:20:14,246 --> 00:20:16,048 ...complete with an upgraded panel 561 00:20:16,115 --> 00:20:17,716 in the laundry room. 562 00:20:20,419 --> 00:20:22,788 It's time to install new plumbing. 563 00:20:22,788 --> 00:20:25,558 We're opening up the concrete slab under the bathrooms, 564 00:20:25,624 --> 00:20:30,062 so they can install all new PVC drain lines, vent pipes, 565 00:20:30,162 --> 00:20:32,631 and water supply lines. 566 00:20:32,698 --> 00:20:36,569 And, back inside, we're closing up the old fireplace opening 567 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:40,005 by attaching wooden studs, then installing drywall, 568 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:43,742 providing more usable wall space for the next homeowner. 569 00:20:43,843 --> 00:20:49,248 ♪♪ 570 00:20:49,315 --> 00:20:54,754 ♪ 571 00:20:54,820 --> 00:20:58,390 -Hey, what's up? -Hey, honey, how are you? 572 00:20:58,457 --> 00:20:59,758 I am good. 573 00:20:59,825 --> 00:21:01,827 How are you doing today? 574 00:21:01,827 --> 00:21:02,995 -Uh... -What's wrong? 575 00:21:03,062 --> 00:21:04,897 Keisha: I just got off the phone with Jordi. 576 00:21:04,997 --> 00:21:07,166 So, we had one of our building inspections today 577 00:21:07,233 --> 00:21:08,601 at Wall Street. 578 00:21:08,667 --> 00:21:10,870 They were inspecting that, you know, that support column? 579 00:21:10,870 --> 00:21:13,706 The one that was in the kitchen and it didn't pass. 580 00:21:13,806 --> 00:21:15,307 Why didn't it pass? 581 00:21:15,407 --> 00:21:17,877 Keisha: Well, remember the supporting column for that beam 582 00:21:17,943 --> 00:21:19,612 in the kitchen, right? -Yeah, I know. 583 00:21:19,678 --> 00:21:22,081 Keisha: Well, remember we decided to change it 584 00:21:22,148 --> 00:21:26,719 and we had a letter from the City that approved the change. 585 00:21:26,786 --> 00:21:28,988 But the inspector's saying that we did 586 00:21:28,988 --> 00:21:31,323 not actually put it in the updated plans. 587 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:33,659 OK, but are you saying the work the guys did was OK, 588 00:21:33,759 --> 00:21:36,428 it's just we don't have updated plans? 589 00:21:36,428 --> 00:21:39,198 Keisha: Yeah, he approved the work but he's like, 590 00:21:39,265 --> 00:21:40,800 "I'm not gonna give you final approval 591 00:21:40,866 --> 00:21:42,134 until you update the plans." 592 00:21:42,201 --> 00:21:46,972 We always just submit the letter and the letter is fine. 593 00:21:47,039 --> 00:21:49,975 I don't know if I did something to this inspector in the past, 594 00:21:50,042 --> 00:21:52,812 but for some reason, I feel like he has it out for me. 595 00:21:52,878 --> 00:21:54,747 We have our engineering letter filed 596 00:21:54,847 --> 00:21:56,615 and approved by the building department 597 00:21:56,682 --> 00:21:58,217 and the work is also up to code, 598 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:00,686 but our engineering plan was not updated, 599 00:22:00,753 --> 00:22:02,822 so we did not pass our inspection. 600 00:22:02,922 --> 00:22:04,590 This is super annoying. 601 00:22:04,657 --> 00:22:07,426 Some inspectors are sticklers, but at the end of the day, 602 00:22:07,426 --> 00:22:09,428 we should have been on top of this. 603 00:22:09,428 --> 00:22:11,363 I'm so frustrated right now. 604 00:22:11,430 --> 00:22:14,767 You realize this is more money again because I gotta get plans 605 00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:17,069 so that he can pass this inspection. 606 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:18,871 And god knows how long it's gonna take them to do that 607 00:22:18,938 --> 00:22:21,507 as well, so it's gonna cost me time and money. 608 00:22:21,607 --> 00:22:23,842 Alright, so, Keisha, what's the next steps then? 609 00:22:23,909 --> 00:22:27,046 Keisha: Well, now we have to update the engineering plans, 610 00:22:27,112 --> 00:22:30,449 we have to resubmit the permits for approval again, 611 00:22:30,516 --> 00:22:32,384 and we've gotta shut down construction on that part 612 00:22:32,451 --> 00:22:35,487 until the problem that the inspector found is resolved. 613 00:22:35,554 --> 00:22:36,722 Alright. 614 00:22:36,789 --> 00:22:37,623 Well, it sounds like you got it handled. 615 00:22:37,623 --> 00:22:39,458 This is our second delay. 616 00:22:39,558 --> 00:22:41,827 This is supposed to be a 60 day timeline, 617 00:22:41,827 --> 00:22:44,763 but we've had this house for over 90 days at this point. 618 00:22:44,830 --> 00:22:46,465 If this gets delayed any further, 619 00:22:46,532 --> 00:22:48,968 it can really hurt our bottom line. 620 00:22:49,001 --> 00:22:52,438 Keisha: There could be a major issue for the tree. 621 00:22:52,504 --> 00:22:54,173 Jordi, when he was over there, 622 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:57,076 he saw some holes that were in the tree. 623 00:22:57,142 --> 00:22:59,878 He said there could be a potential hazard to the house. 624 00:22:59,945 --> 00:23:02,548 I'm gonna go by the house just to take a look 625 00:23:02,648 --> 00:23:03,949 and put eyes on it myself. 626 00:23:04,016 --> 00:23:06,518 Keisha: [ Sighs ] Jordi said that they're gonna get 627 00:23:06,585 --> 00:23:08,187 an arborist right away. 628 00:23:08,187 --> 00:23:10,155 I'm gonna go ahead and get on the phone with the inspector. 629 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:11,857 Dolmar: I'll meet the guy. 630 00:23:12,424 --> 00:23:14,360 ♪ 631 00:23:14,426 --> 00:23:15,427 Keisha called me to inform me 632 00:23:15,494 --> 00:23:17,463 about something going on with the trees, 633 00:23:17,529 --> 00:23:19,965 something that like, is a hazard to the house. 634 00:23:20,032 --> 00:23:23,335 I wasn't aware that this tree was even a issue with the house. 635 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:24,870 But I need to get some more clarity and insights 636 00:23:24,937 --> 00:23:27,006 on what exactly is going on with this tree. 637 00:23:27,072 --> 00:23:28,507 LJ, what's up, man? -What's going on, big guy? 638 00:23:28,607 --> 00:23:31,210 Dolmar: Dolmar. Thanks for coming out. 639 00:23:31,277 --> 00:23:33,879 I gotta say, I wasn't expecting all these trucks here. 640 00:23:33,946 --> 00:23:36,215 I thought I was coming to consult with you 641 00:23:36,282 --> 00:23:43,822 on what was going on with the tree. 642 00:23:43,822 --> 00:23:48,060 ♪ 643 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:49,528 Dolmar: What's going on with the tree? 644 00:23:49,595 --> 00:23:51,664 LJ: This tree has some issues that it's gonna fail. 645 00:23:51,730 --> 00:23:53,232 It needs to come out. 646 00:23:56,402 --> 00:23:59,805 And it is in severe decline. 647 00:23:59,872 --> 00:24:02,908 So, I'm trying to figure out if the tree is decaying, 648 00:24:03,008 --> 00:24:05,878 is it gonna be a big issue for the house, like, right now? 649 00:24:05,944 --> 00:24:08,547 It's better that you do it now than, like, 650 00:24:08,647 --> 00:24:09,915 have regret that you didn't do it, 651 00:24:09,915 --> 00:24:11,283 because it does damage to the house, 652 00:24:11,350 --> 00:24:13,752 or worse than that, hurt somebody. 653 00:24:13,819 --> 00:24:17,156 -[ Sighs ] -Let me put it to you this way. 654 00:24:17,222 --> 00:24:19,224 The only way I'm touching this tree is to remove it 655 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:21,727 because I don't want the liability. 656 00:24:21,794 --> 00:24:22,861 And if we take the tree down, 657 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:24,263 you're taking the stump out as well? 658 00:24:24,363 --> 00:24:26,098 Absolutely. Yes, sir. 659 00:24:26,198 --> 00:24:27,599 OK, so what's the price for everything? 660 00:24:27,666 --> 00:24:30,002 What are we looking at? 661 00:24:30,069 --> 00:24:31,437 3,500 bucks. 662 00:24:31,437 --> 00:24:32,671 I guess I have no choice. 663 00:24:32,671 --> 00:24:33,972 You don't control how it comes out, 664 00:24:34,039 --> 00:24:36,575 it's gonna set you back even further. 665 00:24:36,642 --> 00:24:37,676 -Alright, man. -Let's go. 666 00:24:37,676 --> 00:24:38,911 Appreciate you. Thanks, LJ. 667 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:39,912 OK. 668 00:24:39,978 --> 00:24:41,547 [ Saw whirring ] 669 00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:43,716 Dolmar: After cutting limbs away from the power lines 670 00:24:43,782 --> 00:24:47,019 and the roof of the house first, the bigger branches 671 00:24:47,119 --> 00:24:51,490 and then the massive trunk are chopped down. 672 00:24:51,557 --> 00:24:54,827 And finally, it's time for the remote-controlled stump grinder, 673 00:24:54,827 --> 00:24:57,730 which will stop this tree from sprouting at the roots again. 674 00:24:57,796 --> 00:25:00,065 It's money I did not want to spend, 675 00:25:00,065 --> 00:25:02,468 but I am definitely glad to know that this tree 676 00:25:02,568 --> 00:25:07,873 won't be taking out the roof of our house anytime soon. 677 00:25:07,940 --> 00:25:11,844 ♪ 678 00:25:11,910 --> 00:25:13,846 So, our renovations on this house 679 00:25:13,912 --> 00:25:15,414 were held up another month 680 00:25:15,481 --> 00:25:17,216 because of the failed inspections 681 00:25:17,282 --> 00:25:19,284 with the kitchen support column. 682 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:20,586 But, thankfully, Keisha was able 683 00:25:20,652 --> 00:25:21,987 to settle the matter with the city 684 00:25:21,987 --> 00:25:23,956 so our work can begin again. 685 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:26,625 [ Motor whirring ] 686 00:25:26,692 --> 00:25:29,428 We need to cover up these ugly cinder-block walls 687 00:25:29,428 --> 00:25:30,596 on the exterior, 688 00:25:30,662 --> 00:25:33,298 so we're putting on a new coat of stucco 689 00:25:33,399 --> 00:25:35,467 to give this house a smooth, modern finish. 690 00:25:35,567 --> 00:25:37,770 ♪♪ 691 00:25:37,836 --> 00:25:40,072 We're painting the trim black and the main walls 692 00:25:40,072 --> 00:25:42,307 in a dark teal green. 693 00:25:42,408 --> 00:25:47,646 ♪♪ 694 00:25:47,713 --> 00:25:49,281 After thinking about what Amanda and Sam 695 00:25:49,348 --> 00:25:53,085 said about getting a new fence, I realized that they were right. 696 00:25:53,152 --> 00:25:56,522 First, we're removing the old chain-link fence 697 00:25:56,588 --> 00:25:59,658 as well as the broken-down old shed in the backyard. 698 00:25:59,758 --> 00:26:01,794 We're putting in a new deck off the back door 699 00:26:01,860 --> 00:26:04,463 for more outdoor entertaining space. 700 00:26:04,563 --> 00:26:07,866 We're putting down new sod in the front and back yard. 701 00:26:07,866 --> 00:26:09,935 And now we can install an attractive 702 00:26:10,002 --> 00:26:12,771 and modern new fence around the entire property, 703 00:26:12,838 --> 00:26:16,308 offering buyers the privacy that they want. 704 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:18,677 [ Saw whirring ] 705 00:26:18,744 --> 00:26:25,784 ♪ 706 00:26:26,785 --> 00:26:28,487 Dolmar. Ooh-ooh! 707 00:26:28,554 --> 00:26:30,622 -Hello! -Yo. What's up? 708 00:26:30,722 --> 00:26:32,591 Amanda: Hey, this looks amazing. 709 00:26:32,658 --> 00:26:33,859 -Yeah. -See? 710 00:26:33,959 --> 00:26:35,994 Got the new fence in, the trees taken out, 711 00:26:36,061 --> 00:26:37,396 got new grass. 712 00:26:37,463 --> 00:26:38,564 How does it look in the back? 713 00:26:38,630 --> 00:26:39,832 Have we done anything back there? 714 00:26:39,898 --> 00:26:41,033 -Mm. -We made progress. 715 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:43,836 Not done yet, but let me show you. 716 00:26:43,836 --> 00:26:46,104 ♪ 717 00:26:46,205 --> 00:26:47,606 Alright. So this is the wall 718 00:26:47,673 --> 00:26:49,274 that had all that termite damage. 719 00:26:49,274 --> 00:26:51,276 -Mm-hmm. -And so we tore it down, 720 00:26:51,343 --> 00:26:54,746 rebuilt it, starting to put the metal siding up now 721 00:26:54,847 --> 00:26:57,249 over here and back here. Amanda: Hey! 722 00:26:57,316 --> 00:26:58,750 -We got the new deck. -Wow! 723 00:26:58,817 --> 00:27:00,085 -Right? -Look at this. I like -- 724 00:27:00,152 --> 00:27:02,120 -It's looking good, right? -I like the deck. 725 00:27:02,187 --> 00:27:04,189 I'm liking all the sod. 726 00:27:04,189 --> 00:27:06,191 Like, combined with the privacy fence, 727 00:27:06,258 --> 00:27:07,993 this is gonna look beautiful when buyers come out. 728 00:27:08,060 --> 00:27:10,229 -Yeah. -I'm so happy the fence went up. 729 00:27:10,229 --> 00:27:11,897 -Yeah. -What's going on with that 730 00:27:11,997 --> 00:27:13,065 right there, though? 731 00:27:13,132 --> 00:27:15,267 -So when we removed the shed... -Mm-hmm. 732 00:27:15,367 --> 00:27:16,235 ...I didn't know that we were gonna 733 00:27:16,235 --> 00:27:17,369 have a concrete slab underneath. 734 00:27:17,436 --> 00:27:21,440 -Okay. -And so now this is this, uh... 735 00:27:21,507 --> 00:27:22,875 -[ Laughs ] It's an open slab? -Yeah. 736 00:27:22,875 --> 00:27:25,544 I'm thinking maybe put a shed back here. 737 00:27:25,644 --> 00:27:26,912 -Ooh. -Possibly. 738 00:27:26,979 --> 00:27:30,415 Or I remember last time you had mentioned a pergola. 739 00:27:30,482 --> 00:27:33,285 You could put a pergola around this concrete area, 740 00:27:33,352 --> 00:27:35,587 and it's a perfect sitting area. 741 00:27:35,587 --> 00:27:37,189 ♪ 742 00:27:37,189 --> 00:27:38,957 Amanda: If we have that in the budget. 743 00:27:39,024 --> 00:27:41,059 Dolmar: I love it, but because of all our delays, 744 00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:42,628 I had to move the budget around. 745 00:27:42,628 --> 00:27:44,730 -Okay. -So anything more 746 00:27:44,796 --> 00:27:46,164 -is gonna cost more... -Mm-hmm. 747 00:27:46,231 --> 00:27:50,068 ...and I won't be able to finish and beautify the house. 748 00:27:50,168 --> 00:27:52,271 I do love the idea for the shed 749 00:27:52,271 --> 00:27:54,072 that you have, Dolmar, because if we remember, 750 00:27:54,072 --> 00:27:56,308 there's just not a lot of storage inside the home. 751 00:27:56,408 --> 00:27:58,043 And we could even paint it 752 00:27:58,110 --> 00:28:01,613 and match the house if we wanted to do an extra level, 753 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:03,348 if we have extra paint. 754 00:28:03,448 --> 00:28:05,417 Cool. So I'm glad you both like the shed. 755 00:28:05,517 --> 00:28:07,986 Well, I'm really excited. It looks really good, D. 756 00:28:08,053 --> 00:28:11,290 We got some backyard appeal going on now, too. 757 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:14,626 -I know. -Yep, it looks good. 758 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:17,362 Dolmar: We anticipated spending $80,000 759 00:28:17,429 --> 00:28:19,164 on renovations for this flip, 760 00:28:19,231 --> 00:28:24,336 and, so far, we have spent $40,375. 761 00:28:24,403 --> 00:28:27,773 Now that means we've got just under $40,000 left 762 00:28:27,839 --> 00:28:29,274 to finish this flip. 763 00:28:29,341 --> 00:28:32,110 Moving forward, nothing can go wrong with this flip 764 00:28:32,177 --> 00:28:36,114 because, miraculously, we're still on budget. 765 00:28:36,114 --> 00:28:37,449 ♪ 766 00:28:37,516 --> 00:28:39,117 ♪ Mama raised me a hustler 767 00:28:39,184 --> 00:28:40,586 ♪ Turn people to customers 768 00:28:40,652 --> 00:28:41,787 ♪ Ain't no love in these streets ♪ 769 00:28:41,853 --> 00:28:44,122 ♪ Your best friend don't trust ya ♪ 770 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:45,991 Dolmar: Now that the plans are approved, 771 00:28:46,058 --> 00:28:47,759 we are installing the long beam 772 00:28:47,826 --> 00:28:50,529 which will hold up the entire ceiling from the kitchen 773 00:28:50,596 --> 00:28:51,997 to the front of the house 774 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:54,199 and attaching it to the new support column 775 00:28:54,266 --> 00:28:57,135 embedded in the wall. 776 00:28:57,202 --> 00:28:58,837 Now that's done, we can move on 777 00:28:58,904 --> 00:29:02,374 to installing new drywall throughout the house. 778 00:29:02,441 --> 00:29:04,476 In the hall bathroom, we are laying down 779 00:29:04,543 --> 00:29:07,713 a really cool black hexagonal floor tile. 780 00:29:07,713 --> 00:29:10,015 To give the bathrooms a high-end feel, 781 00:29:10,082 --> 00:29:12,417 we are installing beautiful porcelain wall tile 782 00:29:12,517 --> 00:29:13,986 that looks like marble, 783 00:29:14,052 --> 00:29:17,122 and we're lining the floor of the primary shower 784 00:29:17,189 --> 00:29:19,725 with an attractive black-pebble tile. 785 00:29:19,791 --> 00:29:24,029 Outside, we're finishing putting up the black metal siding. 786 00:29:24,096 --> 00:29:25,764 And on the front, we're installing 787 00:29:25,831 --> 00:29:27,599 a beautiful blond-wood paneling 788 00:29:27,666 --> 00:29:30,335 to offer a contrast to the darker elements. 789 00:29:30,402 --> 00:29:33,672 This house is looking amazing. 790 00:29:33,739 --> 00:29:39,511 ♪ 791 00:29:42,147 --> 00:29:45,317 Keisha: Alright. Let's take a look inside. 792 00:29:45,384 --> 00:29:47,119 Take a look at this kitchen. 793 00:29:47,185 --> 00:29:48,487 Amanda: Look at this, yep. 794 00:29:48,553 --> 00:29:50,789 -What do you think? -Drywall's gone up. 795 00:29:50,856 --> 00:29:52,224 And the beam's finally up. 796 00:29:52,290 --> 00:29:55,861 This was a huge nightmare. Lots of delays and issues. 797 00:29:55,961 --> 00:30:00,198 This beam right here has been the bane of my existence. 798 00:30:00,265 --> 00:30:01,199 Dolmar: But we got through it. 799 00:30:01,266 --> 00:30:03,435 So the column is in the wall now. 800 00:30:03,435 --> 00:30:06,271 We did the whole, like, the kitchen design, 801 00:30:06,271 --> 00:30:07,472 around that whole column 802 00:30:07,539 --> 00:30:09,374 because that was, like, such a big issue. 803 00:30:09,441 --> 00:30:11,276 So we've changed it again. 804 00:30:11,276 --> 00:30:12,711 [ Both laugh ] 805 00:30:12,778 --> 00:30:15,814 Because we have that issue over there. 806 00:30:15,881 --> 00:30:18,016 So, what we were trying to do, we were trying to put 807 00:30:18,083 --> 00:30:20,485 the A.C. return in the header, in the column up here. 808 00:30:20,552 --> 00:30:22,320 -Yeah. -But the inspector came 809 00:30:22,387 --> 00:30:23,822 and said, "Hey, if you're gonna do that, 810 00:30:23,922 --> 00:30:26,825 we need the engineers to write a letter, come inspect," 811 00:30:26,892 --> 00:30:28,593 and it's gonna be this whole thing. 812 00:30:28,660 --> 00:30:31,530 And so we're like, "Nope. I don't want any more delays. 813 00:30:31,596 --> 00:30:33,465 Figure out somewhere else to put it," and the only place 814 00:30:33,532 --> 00:30:35,400 -to put it is right there. -Right over there. 815 00:30:35,467 --> 00:30:37,269 Dolmar: Do you remember what's supposed to go right here? 816 00:30:37,369 --> 00:30:38,437 Amanda: Yeah. The pantry. 817 00:30:38,437 --> 00:30:40,072 -Exactly. The cabinet. -Right. 818 00:30:40,138 --> 00:30:42,274 Because this has to go here now, 819 00:30:42,274 --> 00:30:44,109 It's gonna mess up the whole kitchen flow. 820 00:30:44,209 --> 00:30:45,744 So we gotta get with Panda Kitchen & Bath now 821 00:30:45,844 --> 00:30:48,613 to change it again because of this. 822 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:51,116 -Yeah, I mean. -[ Laughs ] Hey, guess what. 823 00:30:51,116 --> 00:30:52,584 You know those other designs you did? 824 00:30:52,651 --> 00:30:55,153 Pbht! Nix 'em. No, we're not gonna do them. 825 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:06,565 ♪ 826 00:31:06,631 --> 00:31:08,366 Dolmar: Alright, let's talk about this kitchen. 827 00:31:08,433 --> 00:31:09,534 Yes. 828 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:10,469 Because the layout does have to change now. 829 00:31:10,569 --> 00:31:11,770 Amanda: Right. 830 00:31:11,837 --> 00:31:15,207 We have designed this kitchen three times now. 831 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:17,376 And so when I found out that the A.C. return vent 832 00:31:17,442 --> 00:31:19,444 was gonna mess up our plans yet again, 833 00:31:19,511 --> 00:31:21,947 I said, "Nah. No more, I'm done." 834 00:31:22,047 --> 00:31:24,282 But when I found out that moving the air-return vent 835 00:31:24,349 --> 00:31:26,952 would result in more delays, 836 00:31:27,018 --> 00:31:31,356 I decided to allow Amanda to redesign the kitchen again. 837 00:31:31,423 --> 00:31:32,991 -Sink still goes here. -Yep. 838 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:35,861 We'll do the corner cabinet, and then it's a peninsula 839 00:31:35,961 --> 00:31:37,229 that goes all the way out to here. 840 00:31:37,295 --> 00:31:39,598 Yep. I think the stove goes -- Oh, no. 841 00:31:39,664 --> 00:31:40,599 -The stove is over here. -No, the stove 842 00:31:40,665 --> 00:31:41,967 -is back over here. -Mm-hmm. 843 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,435 -And then we have-- -Yep, microwave up top. 844 00:31:43,435 --> 00:31:45,437 -Yep. -Cabinets on either side. 845 00:31:45,504 --> 00:31:47,606 -Just no cabinet over there. -Yes. 846 00:31:47,672 --> 00:31:49,307 -No cabinet. -Yeah. 847 00:31:49,408 --> 00:31:50,776 I know you wanted, like, a pantry cabinet. 848 00:31:50,842 --> 00:31:52,177 -A tall pantry. -Yes, we wanted it to be 849 00:31:52,244 --> 00:31:54,246 right there by the door. -Okay. 850 00:31:54,312 --> 00:32:00,185 Well, I mean, it's not gonna be a smaller pantry. 851 00:32:00,252 --> 00:32:02,154 They just have to -- we just have to nix it. 852 00:32:02,220 --> 00:32:04,422 We have to pivot and adjust when these things happen, so... 853 00:32:04,523 --> 00:32:06,191 Keisha: Mm-mm. 854 00:32:06,191 --> 00:32:07,225 We have a little surprise for you... 855 00:32:07,292 --> 00:32:08,426 -Really? -...but I don't know 856 00:32:08,426 --> 00:32:09,761 if we should tell you about it now. 857 00:32:09,828 --> 00:32:11,062 I think you've already given me enough surprises. 858 00:32:11,163 --> 00:32:12,964 "Hey, guess what. You gotta redo this kitchen. 859 00:32:13,031 --> 00:32:14,266 Hey." No. [ Laughs ] 860 00:32:14,266 --> 00:32:16,368 Remember we were trying to figure out 861 00:32:16,434 --> 00:32:18,537 this small kitchen space? 862 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:19,604 Right. 863 00:32:19,671 --> 00:32:21,640 And making sure that we had a space 864 00:32:21,706 --> 00:32:25,310 for the little eat-in kitchen because it's such a small space. 865 00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:26,711 Right. 866 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:30,081 But I thought that it would be really, really neat, 867 00:32:30,148 --> 00:32:33,151 like, really, really neat, if we were to -- 868 00:32:33,218 --> 00:32:35,220 -You see this countertop here? -Yes. 869 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:40,559 Well, this right here is a hidden hideaway counter. 870 00:32:40,625 --> 00:32:41,827 Oh! Or a pull-out? 871 00:32:41,893 --> 00:32:42,794 Pull-out, yes. 872 00:32:42,861 --> 00:32:44,262 -Okay. -A pull-out. 873 00:32:44,362 --> 00:32:45,630 I love it. 874 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:48,066 You're adding function. That's -- that's my jam. 875 00:32:48,066 --> 00:32:49,034 -Uh-huh. -Yeah. 876 00:32:49,100 --> 00:32:50,335 -And it's hidden. -Yes. 877 00:32:50,402 --> 00:32:52,270 -That's another jam. -Mm-mm. 878 00:32:52,370 --> 00:32:54,072 Especially in small spaces like this. 879 00:32:54,072 --> 00:32:55,674 -So, Amanda approves? -Of course. 880 00:32:55,740 --> 00:32:57,309 -Amanda approves. Stamp it. -Yay. 881 00:32:57,409 --> 00:32:58,844 [ Laughs ] 882 00:32:58,910 --> 00:32:59,945 We weren't gonna say anything, 'cause I'm like, "You know what? 883 00:33:00,045 --> 00:33:01,880 It's gonna be so seamless." 884 00:33:01,947 --> 00:33:02,914 You know what that is? 885 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:04,282 -Designing for dollars. -Money. 886 00:33:04,349 --> 00:33:05,684 [ Laughter ] 887 00:33:05,750 --> 00:33:08,019 Keisha: I love it. That's got to be our new slogan. 888 00:33:11,223 --> 00:33:14,326 Dolmar: We are in the home stretch of this renovation. 889 00:33:14,392 --> 00:33:16,228 We're laying down beautiful white oak 890 00:33:16,294 --> 00:33:18,530 flooring throughout the house. 891 00:33:18,597 --> 00:33:23,068 Next, we're coating all the walls in a soft, white paint. 892 00:33:23,168 --> 00:33:25,737 In the primary shower, we're putting up 893 00:33:25,804 --> 00:33:30,508 black and green porcelain tile with a high-end look of marble. 894 00:33:30,609 --> 00:33:33,912 And in the hall bathroom, the vanity is going in. 895 00:33:33,912 --> 00:33:37,249 Recessed lighting is getting installed throughout the house. 896 00:33:37,315 --> 00:33:39,918 In the living room, we're adding a beautiful accent wall 897 00:33:39,985 --> 00:33:42,587 with horizontal wood details. 898 00:33:42,587 --> 00:33:45,290 And in the kitchen, we're putting in modern cabinets 899 00:33:45,357 --> 00:33:47,926 in a custom gray color. 900 00:33:47,993 --> 00:33:51,196 Then, we're installing beautiful white quartz countertops. 901 00:33:51,263 --> 00:33:54,466 This renovation is officially complete. 902 00:33:54,532 --> 00:34:01,506 ♪ 903 00:34:03,642 --> 00:34:05,410 [ Reverse signal beeping ] 904 00:34:05,477 --> 00:34:08,647 ♪ 905 00:34:08,713 --> 00:34:10,415 Keisha: Today is staging day. 906 00:34:10,482 --> 00:34:12,851 We're having Lindsay from Limelight Home Staging 907 00:34:12,918 --> 00:34:14,286 do it for us. 908 00:34:14,352 --> 00:34:16,755 Now that we've modernized the design of this house, 909 00:34:16,821 --> 00:34:18,690 we're placing just the right furniture 910 00:34:18,757 --> 00:34:22,060 and accessories to show off the potential of every room. 911 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:25,030 Buyers are gonna see how warm, stylish, and comfortable 912 00:34:25,030 --> 00:34:27,399 this house can be for their families. 913 00:34:27,465 --> 00:34:34,439 ♪ 914 00:34:37,442 --> 00:34:39,010 ♪ 915 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:42,147 The day has finally come. 916 00:34:42,247 --> 00:34:43,548 I'm so glad we're here. 917 00:34:43,648 --> 00:34:45,216 Thank god. 918 00:34:45,283 --> 00:34:46,551 -It's taken forever. -Dude. 919 00:34:46,551 --> 00:34:47,886 After going through all the issues we've gone 920 00:34:47,953 --> 00:34:50,388 through with this house, I'm so glad we're finally here. 921 00:34:50,455 --> 00:34:53,725 It was one problem after the other. 922 00:34:53,792 --> 00:34:55,961 I am super, super proud of us. 923 00:34:56,027 --> 00:34:59,164 Like, so many obstacles, and we still hung in there. 924 00:34:59,230 --> 00:35:01,266 Alright, so we're almost there. 925 00:35:01,333 --> 00:35:02,400 -Okay. -Yes. 926 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:04,135 We are literally right around the corner. 927 00:35:04,202 --> 00:35:07,372 -Are you ready? -I am so ready. 928 00:35:07,439 --> 00:35:08,873 -Here she is. -Ooh! 929 00:35:08,940 --> 00:35:10,675 Amanda: Oh, my gosh. 930 00:35:10,742 --> 00:35:11,977 ♪ 931 00:35:12,043 --> 00:35:13,945 -Wow! -Come on. 932 00:35:14,045 --> 00:35:15,847 -Yes! -Here she is. 933 00:35:15,914 --> 00:35:18,750 Sam: The big tree was the very first thing 934 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:20,518 we used to see when we pulled up. 935 00:35:20,585 --> 00:35:22,187 And the chain-link fence that went around. 936 00:35:22,253 --> 00:35:23,955 -That was awful. -Yeah. 937 00:35:24,022 --> 00:35:26,791 Dolmar: I also remember the infestation of roaches 938 00:35:26,858 --> 00:35:28,360 that was in that wall. 939 00:35:28,426 --> 00:35:30,528 That was so nasty. 940 00:35:30,595 --> 00:35:33,264 Sam: This looks amazing. It's so beautiful. 941 00:35:33,365 --> 00:35:35,266 It's gonna look so gorgeous when buyers pull up 942 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:37,002 and just see everything open. I love it. 943 00:35:37,068 --> 00:35:38,937 -Yeah. -Do you notice anything? 944 00:35:39,004 --> 00:35:40,672 -There's grass. -Grass. 945 00:35:40,672 --> 00:35:42,073 Dolmar: Do you notice anything else? 946 00:35:42,140 --> 00:35:44,709 -There's some curb appeal. -Curb appeal. 947 00:35:44,809 --> 00:35:45,910 Thank you. 948 00:35:46,011 --> 00:35:47,679 And the fence looks really good, too. 949 00:35:47,746 --> 00:35:49,514 -Yes. -This looks great. 950 00:35:49,514 --> 00:35:51,416 Amanda: I love this horizontal fence, 951 00:35:51,483 --> 00:35:54,219 it adds a modern, uplifting touch 952 00:35:54,319 --> 00:35:57,222 to this old traditional home that's here in South Tampa. 953 00:35:57,322 --> 00:35:58,590 Dolmar: Dude, this is the best house 954 00:35:58,656 --> 00:35:59,958 on the entire street now. 955 00:36:04,562 --> 00:36:05,463 -I can't wait to see inside. -Yes. 956 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:06,564 -Yes, yes, yes. -Hey. 957 00:36:06,631 --> 00:36:07,999 -I am so excited. -Here we go. 958 00:36:08,066 --> 00:36:10,201 -Let's go. -Look at that. Oh, my goodness! 959 00:36:10,268 --> 00:36:11,670 -Wow! -Wow. 960 00:36:11,770 --> 00:36:13,138 -This is amazing! -Look at this. 961 00:36:13,204 --> 00:36:15,674 -I love it. -Oh, my gosh. 962 00:36:15,740 --> 00:36:17,642 Amanda: Do you guys remember when we first walked in here 963 00:36:17,709 --> 00:36:19,277 and, like, how horrible. 964 00:36:19,344 --> 00:36:21,513 Like, straight up looked like a whole construction site 965 00:36:21,513 --> 00:36:23,248 was going on over here and stuff everywhere. 966 00:36:23,314 --> 00:36:25,550 It was seriously a mess. 967 00:36:25,550 --> 00:36:29,287 Sam: It's just so nice and open and just flows so much better. 968 00:36:29,354 --> 00:36:30,588 We had that big wall that went... 969 00:36:30,588 --> 00:36:31,790 Exactly. That's what I was thinking about. 970 00:36:31,790 --> 00:36:33,425 ...all the way across. 971 00:36:33,525 --> 00:36:35,427 Especially this panel wall 972 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:36,561 from the The Forest, that company. 973 00:36:36,628 --> 00:36:38,563 -Yes. Yes. -It looks really good. 974 00:36:38,630 --> 00:36:40,632 When the buyers come in, they're gonna be super happy. 975 00:36:40,632 --> 00:36:41,866 -I agree. -Yeah. 976 00:36:41,866 --> 00:36:43,468 Dolmar: It looks really good. 977 00:36:43,568 --> 00:36:44,636 One of the biggest transformations 978 00:36:44,702 --> 00:36:45,804 was this kitchen. 979 00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:46,871 I-I wanna see that kitchen right now. 980 00:36:46,971 --> 00:36:48,073 Yeah. 981 00:36:48,073 --> 00:36:50,909 This is my favorite part of the house. 982 00:36:51,009 --> 00:36:52,777 Remember the cabinets? 983 00:36:52,844 --> 00:36:54,179 They weren't even aligned. 984 00:36:54,245 --> 00:36:57,048 Dolmar: It was a very funky kitchen, funky layout. 985 00:36:57,115 --> 00:36:58,950 Amanda: Now that the fridge is moved over, 986 00:36:58,950 --> 00:37:00,118 and the wall's knocked down, 987 00:37:00,185 --> 00:37:02,020 the space feels bigger. 988 00:37:02,120 --> 00:37:05,190 The peninsula gives much more counter space. 989 00:37:05,190 --> 00:37:07,358 Dolmar: I love the soft-gray finish of the cabinets. 990 00:37:07,425 --> 00:37:10,428 They contrast nicely with the white-quartz countertops. 991 00:37:10,495 --> 00:37:12,597 Amanda and Keisha came up with a great idea. 992 00:37:12,664 --> 00:37:15,467 Let me show you. 993 00:37:15,467 --> 00:37:17,936 Whoa, I love this! 994 00:37:18,002 --> 00:37:19,170 Oh, this is amazing. 995 00:37:19,237 --> 00:37:22,373 A hidden pull-out for additional seating. 996 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:25,510 We could out two seats on this side, two seats on this side. 997 00:37:25,610 --> 00:37:27,245 You still have space for your seating here, 998 00:37:27,312 --> 00:37:29,280 and also the additional two over right there. 999 00:37:29,347 --> 00:37:32,016 So, we have space for eight people now. 1000 00:37:32,083 --> 00:37:34,519 This is really great. I love that you're utilizing 1001 00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:36,387 such a tight, small space 1002 00:37:36,387 --> 00:37:38,890 to bring it out to make more room to eat. 1003 00:37:38,957 --> 00:37:39,991 And when it's tucked in, look at this. 1004 00:37:40,058 --> 00:37:41,126 -Look at all the space. -Yeah. 1005 00:37:41,192 --> 00:37:43,194 -I love it. Okay. -We got more. 1006 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:45,597 Dolmar: Let's take a look at this room over here. 1007 00:37:45,663 --> 00:37:47,031 Amanda: Remember this room? 1008 00:37:47,098 --> 00:37:49,734 We really couldn't make heads or tails what it was. 1009 00:37:49,801 --> 00:37:50,935 Was it a bedroom? 1010 00:37:51,002 --> 00:37:52,470 Was it a side office? 1011 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:53,972 But now... 1012 00:37:54,038 --> 00:37:56,574 And the size of this room is really, really, really nice. 1013 00:37:56,641 --> 00:37:57,976 -It's huge. -Yeah. 1014 00:37:58,042 --> 00:38:00,478 A bed, we've even got, like, a seating area here... 1015 00:38:00,478 --> 00:38:01,679 -[ Laughs ] -...so I can put on my shoes, 1016 00:38:01,746 --> 00:38:04,082 get dressed. Like, it's perfect. 1017 00:38:04,149 --> 00:38:05,283 You ready to see the bath? 1018 00:38:05,350 --> 00:38:07,085 -Yes, I am ready. -I wanna go back there. 1019 00:38:07,152 --> 00:38:09,187 -Come on, let's go. -Hey, hey, hey. 1020 00:38:09,254 --> 00:38:10,588 Eee! 1021 00:38:10,588 --> 00:38:14,225 Amanda: I remember how small this bathroom was? 1022 00:38:14,325 --> 00:38:16,794 But now we have this beautiful stone. 1023 00:38:16,861 --> 00:38:19,030 Dolmar: Dude, this is a porcelain tile 1024 00:38:19,097 --> 00:38:20,265 that looks like marble. 1025 00:38:20,365 --> 00:38:21,866 -Uh-huh. -It is so practical. 1026 00:38:21,866 --> 00:38:24,235 And it does not have the marble cost. 1027 00:38:24,302 --> 00:38:25,937 -It's gorgeous. -I like that. 1028 00:38:26,004 --> 00:38:28,106 I really love what you did with the gold in here, as well, 1029 00:38:28,206 --> 00:38:29,574 connecting with the faucets 1030 00:38:29,641 --> 00:38:31,276 and everything that you did here. 1031 00:38:31,342 --> 00:38:32,977 And the fancy faucet. 1032 00:38:33,044 --> 00:38:34,012 -Look at that. -Whoa. 1033 00:38:34,078 --> 00:38:35,713 The waterfall faucet. 1034 00:38:35,713 --> 00:38:37,916 -I love this. -Elegant. It looks elegant. 1035 00:38:37,916 --> 00:38:39,484 -Yeah. -Yeah. 1036 00:38:39,551 --> 00:38:41,553 This primary. 1037 00:38:41,619 --> 00:38:43,988 Oh, dang. This looks great. 1038 00:38:43,988 --> 00:38:47,292 I mean, I just remember that we had this wall, 1039 00:38:47,358 --> 00:38:50,195 and so this space felt so small. 1040 00:38:50,261 --> 00:38:53,832 And now it looks so much bigger. 1041 00:38:53,898 --> 00:38:56,834 I'm so glad we turned the two bedrooms 1042 00:38:56,834 --> 00:39:00,138 into one ginormous primary. 1043 00:39:00,205 --> 00:39:02,674 This is gonna be a big selling point for the buyers. 1044 00:39:02,740 --> 00:39:04,642 -I really love this room. -Yeah. 1045 00:39:04,709 --> 00:39:07,879 I wanna show you the new and improved, 1046 00:39:07,946 --> 00:39:11,149 in my opinion, sexy, primary bathroom. 1047 00:39:11,249 --> 00:39:12,517 Yeah. 1048 00:39:12,584 --> 00:39:13,518 Dolmar: Remember the weird layout 1049 00:39:13,585 --> 00:39:14,953 that was going on in here? 1050 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:18,489 The shower that was tucked right next to the toilet. 1051 00:39:18,556 --> 00:39:21,993 And now this entire space that was once a bedroom is now 1052 00:39:22,060 --> 00:39:25,029 a large, beautiful, spacious primary bathroom. 1053 00:39:25,029 --> 00:39:26,231 Sam: Right. 1054 00:39:26,231 --> 00:39:27,665 My favorite feature in this bathroom, 1055 00:39:27,765 --> 00:39:29,067 I'm telling you, is that shower. 1056 00:39:29,133 --> 00:39:31,069 -That's gorgeous. -It is. 1057 00:39:31,169 --> 00:39:33,137 Sam: That large format tile, just-- 1058 00:39:33,204 --> 00:39:35,840 Sam: It's so beautiful. And then the niche that, like, 1059 00:39:35,907 --> 00:39:39,611 goes all the way across, just for all your toiletries, 1060 00:39:39,677 --> 00:39:41,512 it's just -- it's a beau-- beautiful touch. 1061 00:39:41,512 --> 00:39:45,116 Amanda: Between the gold and the color and the large tile, 1062 00:39:45,183 --> 00:39:47,785 it just looks so gorgeous. 1063 00:39:47,886 --> 00:39:51,756 And the closet for this primary was on the corner. 1064 00:39:51,823 --> 00:39:54,225 -Tiny. -Tiny. Like, this tiny. 1065 00:39:54,325 --> 00:39:55,360 Very long. 1066 00:39:55,426 --> 00:39:56,327 -Now look at this. -And look. 1067 00:39:56,394 --> 00:39:57,996 -So much room. -Yeah. 1068 00:39:58,062 --> 00:40:00,598 Sam: This is a huge walk-in closet 1069 00:40:00,665 --> 00:40:02,066 -for a primary bedroom. -I agree. 1070 00:40:02,133 --> 00:40:04,068 Yeah, this is gonna be such a good selling feature 1071 00:40:04,168 --> 00:40:05,970 for the buyers. They're gonna come in, 1072 00:40:06,037 --> 00:40:07,572 and then they're gonna step into this, like, 1073 00:40:07,639 --> 00:40:10,108 it's really a Zen retreat kind of area for them. 1074 00:40:10,208 --> 00:40:11,409 -Yeah. -It's just -- 1075 00:40:11,476 --> 00:40:13,077 -They're gonna love it so much. -I like that. 1076 00:40:13,077 --> 00:40:14,279 So, last time we were here, 1077 00:40:14,279 --> 00:40:16,481 the backyard was kind of in process. 1078 00:40:16,547 --> 00:40:20,051 I'd like to see what we ended up doing back there 1079 00:40:20,118 --> 00:40:22,020 and make sure that it's ready for the buyers 1080 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:24,389 and it looks like a complete project. 1081 00:40:24,455 --> 00:40:25,590 -[ Laughs ] -Can we go look at it? 1082 00:40:25,657 --> 00:40:26,991 I'm happy to show it to you. Let's go. 1083 00:40:26,991 --> 00:40:28,593 Okay. Well, if you're happy to show it to me, 1084 00:40:28,660 --> 00:40:32,263 that must be a good sign. 1085 00:40:32,363 --> 00:40:34,132 -Yes. -Yeah. 1086 00:40:34,198 --> 00:40:35,667 -Wow. -Much better. 1087 00:40:35,733 --> 00:40:37,635 Amanda: Remember that pile of debris that was like 1088 00:40:37,702 --> 00:40:39,237 -Mount Everest right here? -Yeah, yeah. 1089 00:40:39,237 --> 00:40:41,673 And there was all the overgrowth back there. 1090 00:40:41,739 --> 00:40:43,608 Dolmar: And look at the backyard now. 1091 00:40:43,675 --> 00:40:47,211 Amanda: The loveliness of this backyard is the deck. 1092 00:40:47,278 --> 00:40:50,515 I love how it connects the house to say, 1093 00:40:50,515 --> 00:40:52,950 "Hey, come to the backyard and enjoy it." 1094 00:40:52,950 --> 00:40:54,519 Sam: Ultimately, for me, what I really enjoy 1095 00:40:54,585 --> 00:40:57,488 is when the buyers walk out, like, it looks really spacious. 1096 00:40:57,555 --> 00:40:59,724 Luckily, all those delays that were really making us 1097 00:40:59,791 --> 00:41:02,427 worried a few weeks go have really worked out in our favor 1098 00:41:02,493 --> 00:41:04,796 because there have been some very strong sales 1099 00:41:04,862 --> 00:41:08,066 in the neighborhood recently, which is gonna increase our ARV. 1100 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:10,268 So, I really do think we could push the boundaries on this one 1101 00:41:10,368 --> 00:41:11,636 and push for a higher sale price. 1102 00:41:11,636 --> 00:41:13,237 Thank you. That's what I'm talking about. 1103 00:41:13,304 --> 00:41:16,040 We listed this house for $500,000. 1104 00:41:16,107 --> 00:41:19,877 We originally paid $225,000. 1105 00:41:19,877 --> 00:41:21,879 And despite all the delays, 1106 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:25,917 we spent $88,725 on renovations. 1107 00:41:25,984 --> 00:41:28,286 That's only a little bit overbudget. 1108 00:41:28,353 --> 00:41:31,222 Our closing costs were $25,000, 1109 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:33,925 and because we went over our 60-day timeline, 1110 00:41:33,992 --> 00:41:37,528 our loan interest was $12,549. 1111 00:41:37,595 --> 00:41:43,167 Our total flipping cost came in at $351,274. 1112 00:41:43,234 --> 00:41:46,404 So, if we sell this house for its listed price, 1113 00:41:46,471 --> 00:41:53,211 we stand to make a very generous profit of $148,726. 1114 00:41:53,277 --> 00:41:55,313 I got one more surprise for you. One more surprise. 1115 00:41:55,380 --> 00:41:56,914 Hold on. Just stay right here. I'll be right back. 1116 00:41:56,981 --> 00:41:58,116 How can we have any more surprises? 1117 00:41:58,182 --> 00:41:59,550 -We're done. -One more surprise! 1118 00:41:59,550 --> 00:42:00,752 -I'll be right back. -What's he talking about? 1119 00:42:00,752 --> 00:42:02,186 I'm supposed to know all the surprises. 1120 00:42:02,253 --> 00:42:04,489 -You don't know what's going on? -I have no idea what he's up to. 1121 00:42:04,555 --> 00:42:06,758 [ Horn honks ] 1122 00:42:06,824 --> 00:42:09,394 ♪ 1123 00:42:09,460 --> 00:42:12,397 Dolmar: [ Laughs ] 1124 00:42:12,463 --> 00:42:13,931 Yo! 1125 00:42:13,998 --> 00:42:15,466 -What is that? -What? 1126 00:42:15,466 --> 00:42:17,635 -Oh, my gosh. -Surprise! 1127 00:42:17,702 --> 00:42:20,438 -What is this? -Oh, my God. 1128 00:42:20,505 --> 00:42:22,673 -What is this? -Oh, my goodness. 1129 00:42:22,673 --> 00:42:24,675 -What do you think? -This thing is huge. 1130 00:42:24,675 --> 00:42:26,711 It's crazy. 1131 00:42:26,811 --> 00:42:28,246 It's ridiculous. Look at the size of it. 1132 00:42:28,312 --> 00:42:29,714 It's marketing. 1133 00:42:29,714 --> 00:42:31,449 -It's genius. -I know. 1134 00:42:31,516 --> 00:42:32,750 [ Laughs ]