Quote from @Aaron Wolman: I would call the companies (gas/water/electric) to get estimates, or an estimator out there.

Without this information it is hard to give a GREAT recommendation.  

Jim Let us know if you are still interested in the group and sharing of information.  

I had a better feeling about this contractor so I hired them.

You’re probably selling securities so I’d check the SEC, etc etc. 

@Chris Seveney - Chris I know you know this, but sharing this for a lot of less experienced investors out there. 

That’s IF the lender decides NOT to pursue a strategy of bankrupting the borrower by filing a ton of paperwork, motions, requests for information, etc.  

It's probably best to have them pay out of pocket for a smaller cost like this.

These properties are already pretty maxed out, I would much rather deploy the equity so I can work on the appreciation and getting the most out of a new larger building then still have the same four properties 20 years down the road.

I already make a living out of real estate and I'm not planning on ever leaving this space, I'm here to stay.