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Property Management Repair Questions
Hello to all-
New investor question to all that can answer. I have a new duplex, needs work. Property management contractor is about 15% higher vs a contractor I found.
How does one go about refusing to use their contractor and payment. Can I pay the contractor I found myself and just let them know the work is being done or is it best to run everything through the manager?
Thank you in advance
Carlos
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Quote from @Carlos Quiros:
Contact your PM and let them know you prefer to use a contractor you found on your own. You'll have to coordinate with the PM so your contractor can gain access.
I hope it works out. Sometimes, cheaper isn't better. Sometimes, the contractor you found will not be as good as the contractor your PM has a long relationship with.
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