HOW TO TURN A VACANT APARTMENT (maintenance technician blog)

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  • @LexVance
    @LexVance  Před 7 lety +10

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    • @cmgoodchild3047
      @cmgoodchild3047 Před 6 lety +1

      Lex Vance in your opinion is this the most efficient way to make the unit ready. You start down the right side and make repairs as you go? I usually go room to room kitchen first. But I feel it’s taking too long. Or maybe I’ll do what ever will take the longest ie; Dap, and painting inside of cabinets. I’m struggling on how to do the turn as quickly as possible. Now keep in mind the apartments I deal with were built in the 80’s and have seen a lot of wear and tear. The employee handbook says you have 72 hours but in the busy season we will have one day turns.
      Also, my managers expectations are pretty low I’m not gonna lie. But she’s a leasing MACHINE! Just wondering if you have any advice.
      Thanks and I have subscribed.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      @@cmgoodchild3047 I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing this. I don't get notified on comments under comments.

  • @A4GRET
    @A4GRET Před 6 lety +28

    Wish I could get an apartment that nice to turn.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +1

      A4GRET Thank you so much for watching A4GRET!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @b.michaelbrown1117
      @b.michaelbrown1117 Před 3 lety +8

      Me too! Our buildings are 60yrs old. And every turn is starting to look like a full blown renovation project. 😫

  • @davidb9271
    @davidb9271 Před 4 lety +7

    I've been a landlord of 12 units for over 20 years.
    I learn something from every video you put post.
    Thank you!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! Thank you so much for watching David!

  • @abemontes2518
    @abemontes2518 Před 6 lety +12

    Where i work i have to paint, clean, fix, vacuum the building , snow removal and salt, mop the stairs etc... We have no cleaning or painting crew. It's my coworker and myself. And yes it's in the ghetto and most people have drug, mental, alcohol problems. You can imagine how some of these apartments look like after they have been evicted( most get evicted). It's hard work and frustrating at times. We have even found dead people in some apartments and it's not a good experience. But I love what i do.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +3

      Abe Montes Daaaang Abe! You're the ultimate maintenance tech! 😂👍😂 keep up the great work skid! And thank you for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Před 6 lety +4

      i have been where your at man and it does suck....i now work for the the state and i am the maintenance director of all the elderly housing in my area..piece of cake...elderly people are great to work with..no drama and bullshit

    • @juanitaflorescabrera537
      @juanitaflorescabrera537 Před 5 lety +1

      Yes it can be very frustrating work I work with the maintenance team but my job is groundskeeper..but I help them trash out and make ready and I have seen how bad condition the previous tenants did not take good care of their home.😞

    • @MRXDS1989
      @MRXDS1989 Před 5 lety +1

      I hope your not on regular maintenance tech salary....doing all of that you should be getting 22 hr...with free on site apartment....I know guys who do all of that and at the same time there using there personal vehicle no free unit...then running between 3 complexes....running themselves crazy for 16 an hour

    • @JUANT07
      @JUANT07 Před 4 lety +1

      I do basically everything where I work from paint to snow removal to resurfacing tubs, don't do cleaning or carpet installation, I'm the only maintenance technician for the company that has 200+ units all over the county

  • @brenninwatts1249
    @brenninwatts1249 Před 2 lety +2

    I turn units the same way. I use a notepad though and write down everything that needs done and parts I need first, then go to the shop to get parts I need. That way once I start working I don't have to leave for anything. I also write the unit number and date at the top of the page as a record. Having a record of everything I did and date of unit turn has helped out a lot. Now days companies seem like they have their own make ready list though but I don't like using theirs.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      Right on Brennin! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @albertalmaguer7362
    @albertalmaguer7362 Před rokem

    Dang I love those previous residents. For a unit that hasn't been painted or cleaned it looks great 👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      So true! Thank you so much for watching Albert!

  • @halwiggam5465
    @halwiggam5465 Před 2 lety +2

    I worked apartment maintenance for 10 + years. I always put my initials on the filters and the date I changed it. That saved my tail a couple of time. No one ever believed me that I was there.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety +1

      That's a great idea Hal! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ImThorough85
    @ImThorough85 Před 3 lety +2

    When I say how much your channel has helped me grow as a tech! Thank you so much bro!!! Something as simple as caring about what and how you do goes such a long way!!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Right on! Thank you for the kind words. They really help me keep going. I'm having a blast making these videos. Thank you so much for watching Joe!

  • @neta9740
    @neta9740 Před 7 lety +9

    I'm not even in this type of business or line of work, but I got to say this video was great! You did an excellent job explaining everything!
    These are most definitely the type(s) of thing(s) people need to look out for when renting an apartment.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      Jamie Lauren Yep! Just hang close to the wall and write down everything you see wrong. Touch, run and flush EVERYTHING! 😂👍😂 Thank you so much for watching Jamie!
      www.dirtymaintenancenation.com

  • @SundaywithSamuel
    @SundaywithSamuel Před 7 lety +3

    I work in a 50 yr old 700 unit complex. We have a crew that I'm on that only turns units (Turn Crew). Did I mention it's in the GHETTO of Jacksonville, FL? We have to completely overhaul nearly every apartment. They destroy the place to say the least and rarely stay for the length of their lease. We turn about 15-20 units a week with 6 people (supervisor, 3 guys, and 2 staff cleaning ladies). It's a helluva job but great training for when I move up to regular maintenance tech. I watched this video when I first started on Turn Crew and it helped me a lot. Thanks, Lex!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety +1

      Sam Young Awesome man! Sounds like you've got your hands full. This too shall pass & you'll move on to better things. trust me. Yep! ive been turning this way for 15 years now. I just hug the right side wall and touch and flush EVERYTHING. 😂 Thank you so much for watching Sam!

    • @abemontes2518
      @abemontes2518 Před 5 lety

      Sounds like the buildings I do maintenance at. It looks like a tornado went through the apartment. Some people just leave the apartment full of trash for the maintenance guys to bag up and throw out. By the way we have to do everything from painting, fixing, work orders, clean hallways, mop hallways, rip floors and fix floors. It's overwhelming.

    • @JUANT07
      @JUANT07 Před 4 lety +1

      That much work you will be burn out really quick, find another one somewhere else

  • @pudd4446
    @pudd4446 Před 5 lety +3

    Monday will be my first day as a turn tech so this is super helpful. Thanks!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome! Welcome aboard Thomas! Thank you so much for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @lilrico1994
    @lilrico1994 Před rokem

    I literally started my maintenance tech career this week and I can honestly say I’ve watched your videos every morning and night since very help

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      Right on Rico! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @auflickjohnson8141
    @auflickjohnson8141 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you. Im starting a new job as a make ready tech thanks to you. i can do it and be one of the best. Thanks again.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Auflick Johnson Awesome man! Welcome to the biz! Thank you so much for watching Auflick!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @ScorpioandSebek
    @ScorpioandSebek Před 3 lety

    Man this video is extremely valuable. You're right about not getting off on the wrong foot with the resident. It seems like people look to complain when first moving in somewhere

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep! Seems like when they find a few things wrong, they seem to not be on your side their whole stay. 😆 Good to hear from you Scorpio!

  • @eugetolentino
    @eugetolentino Před 3 lety +1

    Hey bro I work at a Goverment Housin here in Canada and I’m a superintendent on a 126 townhouses. Most of the things you do we don’t do it here. We have vendors to do the job for turn over unit.
    Cleaners
    Painters
    Electrician
    Floor guys
    I see that as a maintenance technician you have to do everything, not in Canada. We act like more of middle man. Great video buddy.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Mr. Santol!

  • @Anonymous-uy5ky
    @Anonymous-uy5ky Před 5 lety +1

    That is one really nice lookin apartment...also you helped me understand not only what to do if I ever have to turn an apartment, but I can also do this when I'm moving into an apartment to make sure nothing is faulty! Thank you!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching Anonymous!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @stevewood1197
    @stevewood1197 Před 4 lety

    Lex Vance I'm new to the industry and was encouraged by my much younger supervisor to follow you. Just wanted to say I do a punch list walkthrough before starting my turn and really appreciate all the information you give in each video. Thanks for all you do as I've learned more in the last 3 months from you than my supervisor or other experienced tech on site. Keep up the good work and all of us newbies may survive a bit easier.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome! I love hearing this. It's the fuel I use to keep going. Tell your younger supervisor I said hello! And, thank you so much for watching Steve!

  • @dossen2620
    @dossen2620 Před 8 lety

    Great tip about hugging on side of the wall, that was exactly what I was taught. A nice turn is very important. My VP says a renewal starts on day one. Thanks for the vid

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +1

      Wow, renewal starts on day one. That's some great words of wisdom! Im stealing that, LoL! Thank you so much for watching Dossen!

  • @TunerBabe666
    @TunerBabe666 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m hopping into property management as a maintenance tech/porter and this is a great video I’ve come across. Going to check out more of what you got!! Thank you 🙏🏾

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Welcome aboard Joey! I've got almost 400 videos on the maintenance tech trade. Hit me up anytime! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @DesiFR25
    @DesiFR25 Před 4 lety +1

    That building ypu working on looks brand new.My property is falling apart you touch it and it will break😂

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      😂 Yea, it was a blessing finding a newer property. However, I spent 4 years on a property built in 1972 that had all copper piping with compression fittings and AC units on the roof. I deserve a newer property after what I went through. 🤣 Thank you so much for watching J.R ROD!

  • @chicagohandyman
    @chicagohandyman Před 7 lety +8

    Good tip with the $.33 notepad. Write it down because you will forget it!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      Forget it you will & the resident will let you know about it, LoL! Thank you so much for watching Know How!

  • @Daniel28021991
    @Daniel28021991 Před 6 lety +3

    That's great greetings from a maintenance guy from Switzerland.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety

      Daniel28021991 Wow hello Daniel! I'd love to come to Switzerland some day! Thank you so much for watching!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @jmanuel423
    @jmanuel423 Před 6 lety +1

    I've done 34 move ins in my 1yr, and I replace all light bulbs, new tub diverter, showerhead, toilet seat. Recaulk the unit, replace A.c. filter and hood range filters. Remove all outlet covers and install new nylon plates. Change out drip pans n burners. And most important CHANGE THE LOCK. Clean out the tub, sink and kitchen sink....Like my Maintenance director tells me. Turn that unit as if you're moving in.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +1

      JOSE HERNANDEZ Very nice Jose! The place in this video was only 2 years old so it didn't need that much attention. But, as it ages, it will. Thank you so much for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @vangwizard
    @vangwizard Před 8 lety +21

    I hate it when the sup just looks in and say it's a 1 hr turn. But when I do the walk thru I end up with a million problems.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +3

      Ugh I know. That's the worst! Its always the kitchen or bathrooms that hold me back too. Thank you so much for watching Vang!

    • @vangwizard
      @vangwizard Před 8 lety

      +Lex Vance hey no problem great video btw.

    • @Dcthetruth85
      @Dcthetruth85 Před 7 lety

      Lex Vance my first day today and the bathroom and kitchen was given me hell.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety +2

      Dcdatruth85 Isn't it crazy how the smallest room (the bathroom) will trap you & hold you down. 😂 Did you make it through alright though skid?

    • @Dcthetruth85
      @Dcthetruth85 Před 7 lety

      Lex Vance yeah made it through had to call for a little help was kind of frustrating.

  • @shinjuku-oymnimikunjhamisj2015

    Appreciate your show Man .

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching James!

  • @billlanglois37
    @billlanglois37 Před rokem

    Lex, please don't take this wrong, but thanks for all the advice I like your dispossession you are a true heart of a guy I have only been in this for a week did building maintenance on a bigger scale (Contractor) and not like this. You are very friendly, and I am very excited about listening to you each and every day. Thanks again Your friend Bill Langlois, G.O Christian Church, Chandler, Az

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching Bill!

  • @congaadventures1165
    @congaadventures1165 Před 3 lety

    Great video dude thanks! Had my first week on the job it went well.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Awesome Conga! I'm glad it worked out. Just making memories! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @arrealhandymanservice4459

    I watched this video about year ago and I've been applying it to my job and been working out great for me

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      Armando Monreal That's great man! Yea, it makes it easy when there's a plan & structure to it. Instead of just going in & being scattered all over the place.

    • @israelsarabia6683
      @israelsarabia6683 Před 7 lety

      Lex Vance sweet video man thanks for the tips.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      Israel Sarabia You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @imaramblins
    @imaramblins Před 5 lety

    You’re blessed to run 🏃 updated properties. In the great white Nort! Where I run... we do the same. However... places were built in early 70’s! 😧 therefore. We do the same, but have upgrades as well. Always have surprises! We’re hard core here, and do some amazing 😉 things!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Right on. The first place I worked at was built in 1971. Copper piping with compression fittings & the AC units were on the roof. Section 8 too! Place was a total nightmare. 😂 Thank you so much for watching Marc!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @NETWizzJbirk
    @NETWizzJbirk Před 8 lety +5

    Lex, one of the great things to add to your list is to pull that little stove hood filter out and toss it in the dishwasher, too. They come out brilliant!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +2

      Awesome Net that's a great tip. Thank you for watching!

    • @NETWizzJbirk
      @NETWizzJbirk Před 8 lety

      Love your channel man...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      +NETWizzJbirk Thank you NETWizz! more dirty maintenance land to come!

    • @NETWizzJbirk
      @NETWizzJbirk Před 8 lety

      I know... I know you have said you don't want to do a crazy number of AC units as it makes it look like Goodman are all leakers, but the reality is anyone who has hundreds of units with any brands will see the same. Please keep the AC videos coming, too. Also, some pool videos would be great too. I think many techs do NOT know to maintain pools i.e too much stabilizer makes chlorine quit working is the biggest thing they don't understand.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      +NETWizzJbirk Will do man! more leakers to come. More Pool vids is a great idea. I have one about testing with dpd powder.

  • @ShampooWow
    @ShampooWow Před 8 lety

    Great video! I like it

  • @robertmatchett2087
    @robertmatchett2087 Před 8 lety

    Great info Lex, nice work on the video.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      Thank you so much Robert!

  • @Martlin
    @Martlin Před 3 lety

    Why couldn't you have been the one to turn my unit. Whoever did mine painted over the dust in the vents and even the carpet along the edges of the wall. No walk-through before signing because of COVID. My fault. Live and learn. The apartment I came from was in topnotch condition no doubt because of dedicated people like yourself. Thank you for such an informative video.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Those of us who care about the job are becoming rare these days. Thank you so much for watching Martlin.

  • @joelpadilla3874
    @joelpadilla3874 Před 8 lety

    Thanks lex great info, i start my new maintence tech job soon and this will help me get started!!!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      Awesome man! Welcome to the club. Yea man, just hug the wall & touch everything & you'll be a master apartment turner. If you have any questions, Im always here or facebook. Later man & thank you so much for watching Joel!

    • @joelpadilla3874
      @joelpadilla3874 Před 8 lety

      Appreciate it !! believe me i will be asking lots questions...... thanks !!!

  • @at_yodo1332
    @at_yodo1332 Před 5 lety

    yo ima follow you to then end these tips are amazing thank you man

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Yodo!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @harrydickson4575
    @harrydickson4575 Před 8 lety

    Excellent Lex Great info

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +1

      Thank you so much Harry!

  • @reddawg051
    @reddawg051 Před 6 lety

    Dude just made maintenance 1 very helpful stuff.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety

      reddawg051 Awesome! Thank you so much for watching reddawg!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @johnnywalker9536
    @johnnywalker9536 Před 5 lety

    I'm a maintenance guy for a motel with an oyster bar, and restraunt,on the Gulf Of Mexico, it's crazy, and fun, definitely unique lol

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on. I live on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. Thank you so much for watching Johnny!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson5163 Před 3 lety

    Good advice.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Dee!

  • @jeanfrancois7470
    @jeanfrancois7470 Před rokem

    Good job, thankyou

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching Jean!

  • @samlyons3552
    @samlyons3552 Před 4 lety

    very slick chords....!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Sam!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @michaelscott8908
    @michaelscott8908 Před 7 lety

    I work in Graduate housing, we turn during move outs. Good Stuff here. Thanks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      michael scott Right on! Thank you so much for watching Michael!
      www.dirtymaintenancenation.com

    • @michaelscott8908
      @michaelscott8908 Před 7 lety

      I know you are in maintenance but do you have any videos about cleaning those empty units. Could use some training videos. I would definitely give you credit.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      michael scott No, ive never had to clean them before. Just the maintenance.

  • @AshtonZeeTV
    @AshtonZeeTV Před 6 lety +1

    I have to do turns to.:( I'm shocked your management company let you film, anyways you've got my sub. Great detailed work. Goodjob brother.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +2

      Ashton Zee Right on man. My company likes it because if I get moved to another property, who ever comes here will know how to fix everything. All repairs are recorded. 👍😀👍 Thank you so much for watching Ashton!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @simonproductionsla
    @simonproductionsla Před 3 lety

    Thanks helps alot

  • @dwjackson903
    @dwjackson903 Před 5 lety

    Is the return air for yawls air conditioners depended upon the door being closed to that room it looked to me like the return or for your air-conditioner was being allowed to draw air through vents in that door that was blocked by the other door

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Yep. There's vents cut above the door to allow air through. Thank you so much for watching dwjackson!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @tymr.t3645
    @tymr.t3645 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so champ 👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Ty!

  • @KenMagee
    @KenMagee Před 5 lety +1

    I do the exact same process when walking a turn. Except I use the Google Keep app on my phone and make a checklist of every thing in the unit that needs repair, parts etc...Then I got through and fix everything that can be repaired without parts. Then I go pull my parts based on my list. Once something gets completed it gets checked off of the list. When the list is gone, I walk through one more time and double check everything. With the Keep app, everything gets backed up as soon as I make it to the infamous cloud. I still have every punch list I have made since 2013 when I first started using it. If someone comes back later and asks if so and so unit got this and that done, I can pull out the app, scroll to that date and boom, it is either on the list or not.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Wow thats cool man. I'm going to get that app on my phone. Thank you for the wisdom Ken! And Thank you so much for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @stevencastillo6564
    @stevencastillo6564 Před 8 měsíci

    Not only a pad to write on, but the mate to that is a writing utensil.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @lSpamUpl
    @lSpamUpl Před 5 lety +1

    hey thanks for the videos. lots of very useful tips. ima newer tech that mainly deals with turns. Do you have any tricks for water damage in the cabinet under the sink? i am just told to hit it with killz but the end result is always lackluster. thanks again and keep up the great vids

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on man! I use contact paper that looks like wood grain. They have a roll of it at Home Depot. Also, HD Supply sells it. It sticks to the cabinet bottom & looks like new wood grain. Takes a little practice but totally worth it. Its like carefully putting a big sticker on a cabinet bottom. I'll do a video on it if it ever comes up at my property. Thank you so much for watching ISpam!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @Anonymous-uy5ky
      @Anonymous-uy5ky Před 5 lety

      @lSpamUpl: Nice to meet you! I'm thinking about going into Apartment Maintenance once I graduate, but I'm not quite sure yet! I'd love to talk to you some time if you don't mind. :D

    • @lSpamUpl
      @lSpamUpl Před 5 lety +1

      @@Anonymous-uy5ky sure thing bud. Lex has some amazing videos that teach you must of the stuff in the trade and he is great at responding to his viewers =) The hardest thing i have found so far is dealing with some of the residents haha. most of the work is the same few things but every now and then there is something exciting jobs that pop up. The place i work pays 18/hour and offers a 20% rent discount if you live on site. Living onsite has drawbacks tho, you get the emergency phone alot more it would seem >< hope that helps a bit

  • @RobHVAC
    @RobHVAC Před 8 lety

    So true about fixing it then.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      I had to learn that lesson the hard way. Thank you for watching Rob!

  • @nffcbadger9116
    @nffcbadger9116 Před 2 lety

    Do you not make turn lists? I take my iPad, start at the entry door and go around clockwise checking everything as I go and writing down anything that needs replacing, adjusting, fixing or patching. That way I can go to my shop and pick up everything I need.
    I always start with paint prep, drywall repairs and spackling holes, then sweeping trim, doors and occasionally walls, then I caulk any corners, windows and countertops needing done, then on to the maintenance list I made. After that it's wall painting or touch up, then trim, I wipe down/magic erase then paint maris or chips that didn't come off.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      Yep, you're right. I do make a list as well. Thank you so much for watching Matt!

  • @jcharles2417
    @jcharles2417 Před 4 lety

    Thanks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching J Charles!

  • @djkamillionmoneyrainent931
    @djkamillionmoneyrainent931 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Lex, I've watched a lot of your videos man. But im gonna have to give you an A- because i haven't seen not 1 video that explained what the heck a SKID BRO is...
    😂🤣. After commenting, I'll be sure to change your grade to an A+ 🤣

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 měsíci +1

      👍😆👍 I had an uncle who drove racecars and my cousin called him "skid". Like skid marks on a racetrack. I always thought that was funny. So, there's a rock band named "Skid Row". Well, I changed it to "Skid Bro". Instead of saying "Dude" or "dudes" all the time. Skid is just funnier to me and more memorable. Thank you so much for watching!

    • @djkamillionmoneyrainent931
      @djkamillionmoneyrainent931 Před 3 měsíci

      Awww, that's awesome, man. Nice play on words. You now have an A+ sir😂 keep the videos coming.
      Take care, skid bro.

  • @thirtyfivediesel2034
    @thirtyfivediesel2034 Před 4 lety +1

    Just a quick question sir. I just started doing property maintenance. I found that putting everything i commonly replace on a cart. I think it makes me more efficient. Do you have more ideas to be more efficient?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      That's exactly what I do! I fill a 5 gallon bucket with common things I always need in turns. Then, I write a list on things I don't have & need after I make 1 round. I do about 3 full rounds when I turn. Thank you so much for watching thirty fivediesel!

  • @nibinpoulose4880
    @nibinpoulose4880 Před 5 lety

    Thanks broi....

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Nibin!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @JuanMartinez-df1lc
    @JuanMartinez-df1lc Před 6 lety

    Your property looks good. Ours is a little run down. Doing a lot of tlc when im turning the rooms.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +1

      Yea I feel ya. I started at a place that was built in 1972. Thank you for watching Daniel!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @richardcruz2630
    @richardcruz2630 Před 5 lety

    Bro you made it look so easy ..I would like to see you do a turn from start to finish wait that was it lol..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      The older properties are more of a challenge. The place in this video is fairly new. Thank you so much for watching Richard!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @rickyhilton2357
    @rickyhilton2357 Před 7 lety

    Do you guys clean the coils on the fridges as well with every turn around?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      Ricky Hilton We look at them and if they need cleaning, we'll clean them. The fridges here are only 3 years old and the coils still look brand new. Thank you so much for watching Ricky!
      www.dirtymaintenancenation.com

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Před 6 lety

      if they had cats or a dog we usually do the coils..

  • @chrisg733
    @chrisg733 Před 3 lety

    You would be great to work with, very knowledgeable

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Chris!

  • @dwight.bennett
    @dwight.bennett Před 8 lety

    where did the washer and dryer disappear to?
    Good tip about the globes in the dishwasher, I always have done them by hand in the kitchen sink.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +1

      We provide a washer & dryer if the resident doesn't want to buy or bring their own. They have to pay extra though if we provide. Thank you for watching Dwight!

    • @dwight.bennett
      @dwight.bennett Před 8 lety

      Interesting....Are they required to have the laundry set, or can they opt out and use a laundromat?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      +Dwight Bennett They can opt out & use a laundry mat. We dont have one on site though. They'd have to go find one.

  • @jameswells7350
    @jameswells7350 Před 5 lety

    you use a pipe wrench to cut the shower rod ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      A pipe cutter. I mis-spoke. 👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching James!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @NETWizzJbirk
    @NETWizzJbirk Před 8 lety +1

    Why do you replace the shower rod?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      Because they get all scratched up from residents sliding their metal shower rings back & forth on them for years.

  • @jamesrockford5145
    @jamesrockford5145 Před 4 lety +1

    If it's furnished can you turn it.
    I would like it facing another direction, any will do.

  • @Victron007
    @Victron007 Před 6 lety +1

    What is in your supply bucket ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +1

      Victor Herman I bring light bulbs, drip pans, batteries, door stoppers, cabinet knobs, AC drain pan tab, and some miscellaneous stuff in my supply bucket. Thank you so much for watching Victor!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @robertboullion5136
    @robertboullion5136 Před 5 lety

    Was that fan missing a fan blade?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      If it was they never reported it on their move-in inspection.
      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Robert!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @bevtech1900
    @bevtech1900 Před 8 lety

    THE PROPPERTYS THAT I WORKED ON THEY WHERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET LIGHT BULBS AND DRIPS . DID YOU CLEAN THE COILS ON THE FRIGDE ,WHERE IS HOUSE KEEPING SHOULD DO THE CLEANING.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      I check all coils. And they are clean as a whistle. Thank you so much for watching Adam!

  • @gulopac1
    @gulopac1 Před 8 lety

    You are very good AC tech and supervisor, I hope the company is paying you well, a profecional like you need a $35 an hour plus bonus

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      Wow thank you! Ill be sure to let my manager see your kind words. LoL! Thank you so much for watching Oscar!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      You hiring in Tallahassee florida? ill work for you for $35 an hour with bonuses.

    • @gulopac1
      @gulopac1 Před 8 lety

      Sorry, I'm in las vegas nv but any place some body with you traing and skills should make that

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      +oscar guti Thank you! Im no where near that but when the opportunity comes my way with that offer, ill take it. Thanks again Oscar!

    • @andrewbeaudry4399
      @andrewbeaudry4399 Před 6 lety

      gulop
      Changing a filter and cleaning coils doesn't make you a ac technician, Moron

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 Před 6 lety

    throw a scoop of orange tang in the dishwasher run it thru and it will look like new inside....old timer told me that trick years ago.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety

      working shlub Nice trick! Ill try that. Thank you working shlub!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @superboy8916
    @superboy8916 Před 6 lety +2

    I only get one day on most of mine to turn the unit...some ppl don’t give a damn an trash the place.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety

      Junior Narvaez Oh yea it can be stressful. I had one last week where all the door trim was chewed and scratched by dogs. All had to be replaced. Thank you so much for watching Junior!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @WorldofDaisyFlowers
    @WorldofDaisyFlowers Před 5 lety

    Can you do a video on maintenance technician interviews for apartment complexes?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +2

      Hmmm, I'd have to think about that one. I've never interviewed before.
      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching The Real Issues!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @shayjohnson7347
      @shayjohnson7347 Před 4 lety

      Hey how did it go how’s it going I’m a female nervous

  • @markmccoy6954
    @markmccoy6954 Před 7 lety

    Touch everything...don't overlook anything...vacuum the carpet...clean the bathroom/kitchen...bedroom...check the units

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 7 lety

      mark mccoy YES! Touch everything. Flush everything. Run everything😂 Thank you so much for watching mark!

  • @jeremyvai8326
    @jeremyvai8326 Před 4 lety

    I am looking to start a company doing this same thing, how long does this usually take you?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +1

      Hour & a half for a clean one. 2 to 4 days for a bad one. It all depends on how the resident lived. Thank you so much for watching Jeremy!

  • @gbbox2957
    @gbbox2957 Před 6 lety

    I'm a makeready in Houston tx,and I'm always forgetting something idk how I'm not fired yet,maybe bc I'm really nice,

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety +4

      gb box I did too. That's why I aways have a tiny note pad. Try it for 90 days. If you don't like it, you can always go back to forgetting. 👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching gb!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @rustin9034
    @rustin9034 Před 3 lety

    Are you in conventional or student housing?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Conventional now days. However, I did student housing for 8 years. Went through 8 August turn seasons. Thank you so much for watching Rustin!

  • @ramrogerio490
    @ramrogerio490 Před 4 lety

    Another one...DJ Khalid voice

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching R R!

  • @rowdyowl3169
    @rowdyowl3169 Před 5 lety

    What about the dry vent man!!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      We install them as needed. Some folks don't want to pay for a set so they go to a laundry mat. Thank you so much for watching Rowdy!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @edwardgsmithiii4276
    @edwardgsmithiii4276 Před 5 lety

    Lol I almost do the same thing in my new make readies also , just that are buildings are 20 years old falling apart so we change out mostly everything, I hate going in work orders from my techs not turning a unit properly

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Giants Freak!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @bevtech1900
    @bevtech1900 Před 8 lety

    THAT LOOKS LIKE A REMOLED UNIT . BUT NICE VID ANYWAY

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety

      Its not remodeled, but it is a newer complex. Only 3 & a half years old. Thank you Adam!

  • @BindingD00m
    @BindingD00m Před 3 lety +1

    Wait you don't have to paint????

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Nope, and life is sweet.
      Thank you so much for watching Kendrick!

  • @tamikasmitt935
    @tamikasmitt935 Před 4 lety +1

    Im a maintenace woman

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Right on! Good to hear from you Tamika!

    • @evonnegivens3561
      @evonnegivens3561 Před 2 lety

      Tamika, I’m about to start as a maintenance tech. I’m very nervous, what is your process?

  • @Juan-ny1tt
    @Juan-ny1tt Před 5 lety

    You don't paint in house?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      No we have painters do the painting. Thank you so much for watching Juan!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @shawnturgeon
    @shawnturgeon Před 6 lety

    I still want to know how he cuts down a shower rod with a pipe wrench his words at about the 3 minute mark

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 6 lety

      Shawn Turgeon I mis-spoke. I meant pipe cutter. LoL. Thank you for watching Shawn!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @lloydlatour8770
      @lloydlatour8770 Před 6 lety

      Probably meant to say pipe cutter.

  • @maz7100
    @maz7100 Před rokem

    I’m ambidextrous… so once I walk in I just kind of bounce all over the place😂🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @jhhvacplumbing1944
    @jhhvacplumbing1944 Před 8 lety

    What Lex u can't turn left like Zoolander lol. You must be in a bad area , 2 deadbolts huh

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 8 lety +1

      I refuse to turn left, LoL!. The 2 deadbolts are a pain too. One can only be locked from the inside & cant be opened with a key ftom the outside. Thank you for watching Justin!

  • @sarahhoman9432
    @sarahhoman9432 Před 2 lety

    Are you looking for a job?! We need youuuuuuuuuu

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      I live in Tallahassee Florida. Are you in Tallahassee?

    • @sarahhoman9432
      @sarahhoman9432 Před 2 lety

      @@LexVance unfortunately not. We’re in Ohio. We do have some Florida sites but not mine :(