All Forum Posts by: Naga A.

Sorry guys, can't this month.   Probably can in September.

@Dmitri L.undefined I think so unless something urgent comes up with my work, I should be able to make it. See you there.

I might make it on the date.  Please let me know if we are going to have a meeting. We should also include @Pyrrha Rivers.  She lives in Yokosuka and is a very active investor.  Let me know!  Naga

Yes, I am in.  I live in tokyo so I can meet you in the Tokyo area.  The weekdays after work work better for me too though I can meet on a weekend too.

Naga

Thank you all for your comments/ advice.  They help me to understand what the going prices are for tiles and what questions I should ask to PM.  I am asking my PM to give me the itemized quote and a second estimate.  Will update once I hear from them.

The tenant is asking for ceramic tiles being laid for half bath where the tile is breaking apart as you see in the picture.  I asked an estimate from my property manager and they quote me for tiles at $800-900 and vinyl for $250-300 for a 8'3 Long and 3'9 wide bath.

So, it is $26 per square foot for tile! That seems to be very expensive.  Is there any reason why this can be so expensive ?  

Thanks 

@Andy Luick undefined

Yes, the tenant said he paid in cash and does not have a receipt.  I suspected he was somehow associated with the prior PM.   So, the new PM ran a background check on him and he passed.   

I will keep your name on my contractors list and will let you know if I need your help.

@Joel Owens and 

@Chris Martin undefined

Your advice makes all make sense.  Emotionally, it is hard to let it go, but I agree that I should channel my energy and time into something more productive than chasing these crooks.   Thank you for talking some sense into me.  

My current property manager went down to the police and was told that this is a civil case because a Judge would have to determine legality of the contract before any charges could be filed.  I expected that much.  

Now, I am thinking of bring a small claim either myself or by hiring a lawyer.  Has anybody had experience of suing a former property manager?

@Marcia Maynard Sound advice.  Thanks.  I will tell the tenant what happened.  

@Joel Owens Thanks Joel.  As I suspected, my former PM was not licensed (fortunately, my current PM is). It was my fault not to do more a strict due diligence on them.