If it's that way near you expect delays in re-renting.People are also saying some desired goods are not available with out long waits--again possible longer than anticipated turn times.Risk/reward.So the question you might want to ask yourself is not just should you raise the rent, but is this the time to do it that's most beneficial to your wallet--because there could be losses from this.  

Please keep in mind that the $150 and 2 hours could include travel time to and from the hardware store; they probably went to the unit to assess the leak, once they determined the issue they may have had to drive to HD to purchase parts, then come back and perform the repair/replacement.

These should all be attached with joist hangers to the main beam with rated hardware to avoid this issue.

How many detectors, frequency of battery changes, battery or hardware, carbon monoxide required, etc?

That includes light fixtures, door knobs, shelving, window hardware, etc.  

This is a brief summary of what the property needs:Exterior:remove old roof and replace with new one (Shingles/asphalt)Some serious landscaping (Removing plants, trimming tree branches etc)Partial Painting (Brick/Aluminium siding)New garage doorInterior:Install drywall in the lower level of the house (it's a split level house)PaintingDemo wall between kitchen and living room to make it an open layoutRemodel 2 bathrooms (Tiling, new countertops etc)Panting kitchen cabintes and install hardware, new appliances, tile, and new countertops.Installing carpet on the family room and basementReplace closet/bedroom doors and trimReplacing and installing outlets/switches New water heater Install laminate The total project costs came at 67K (including an 11 % fee or 6,700 the contractor is charging me for running the project).

He didn't bring his wallet, or his brother, I usually ask for ID, he made another appointment to bring his brother and his wallet.

When company is 100% software (unlike 50-50% in Hardware/Tech in the south) they are more vulnerable to downturn in economy.

The options I allow are:Intuit Payment Networks ($0.50 per transaction, I pay it)Google Wallet (free)Chase Quickpay (free)PopMoney (free if offered by their bank)That is an excellent list, thanks!

I am married to a chemical engineer and he absolutely says the stuff Home Depot or Ace hardware recommends is as good as what Orkin is going to spray.