2020 – 2021 were big years at our Union Hill property, mostly due to COVID. It was a forcing function – we spent much of […]
How much does it cost to remodel a triplex? Our $145,000 breakdown Read post →
As we wrap up some projects and prep for new tenants to move into one of our rentals, I thought I’d take a breath and
Looking back on our rentals in 2021 Read post →
There was a lot of noise transfer at Union Hill. It was so high that the lower neighbors wanted someone they knew to move in,
Union Hill – Easy apartment soundproofing Read post →
The upstairs apartment of our Bremerton triplex was the worst of the three apartments. When we purchased it, the ceilings were maybe 6’5″ high, and
Union Hill – From cramped to open and L-shaped kitchen Read post →
Parking strip, hell strip, dry wasteland… no matter what you call that area between the sidewalk and the street, it’s a tough place to plant
Hell strip landscaping ideas: how we planted an 80-foot parking strip Read post →
We did not have much of a plan for the closets, until I took down the paneling and saw what was once there – a
How to restore a craftsman closet: shaker pegs, chair rail, and hidden details Read post →
Although we maintained much of the original trim in the middle apartment on Union Hill, sometimes things go missing. That can happen during a four
Union Hill – How to recreate craftsman trim Read post →
Once I took the photos for our refi, it was clear how close we are to renting the last apartment in our Union Hill triplex.
Union Hill – The remaining work to list our rental Read post →
Our Central District and West Seattle refis closed quickly, but we hit a snag during our Bremerton appraisal. Although the loan only considered the rents
Union Hill – Update on refi and progress photos Read post →
Shortly after purchasing our Delridge duplex in West Seattle, we started searching for another property. We set our sights on buying another triplex in a
Our third home – buying a triplex in a gentrifying market Read post →
