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Having contractors take photos of finished work before payment
I invest out of state in single family rentals. Since I am not there, I ask the contractors/handyman to help me take before and after photos of the job. I want to be able to have a record of the work product so that I can ensure that it is fixed properly and so that I have a record to the tenant that something has been fixed.
However, more often than not the contractor forgets to do so. Does anyone else have a similar problem? Any advice?
Are there any apps or programs that links final payment to the contractor submitting photos?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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#3 Contractors Contributor
- Contractor
- Los Angeles, CA
I require my employee/foreman 3 pictures on what they've done as part of their everyday work, this is because this is part of my contract most of the time. I pay them extra to do this too, they get an extra $10/day for these extra 5 mins, pictures of work, pictures of large delivery tickets, and filling daily sign sheets, they lose $10 if they don't submit everyday, they get $5 for late reporting. Keeps them motivated, $10 is their lunch budget.