Dont use a phone book, get the guys at home depot you seebuying electrical equipment wearing shirts of companies you dont know.

Now there absolutely are other factors that could alter my assumptions, but that is a huge margin for equipment efficiency differences.Again, my advice is to check attic insulation, check equipment efficiency just to be sure, but then tell the tenants they need to turn the thermostat down.

If you own your own heavy equipment and have site work experience, you may be able to make the numbers work.

How are you handling equipment failures/replacements (on-site engineers, service contract, etc)?

Now, I put the receipt in the correct category within a few days of when I get it, so I'm ready to go at tax time.If you know you will need some new tools or equipment to finish the work, keep your eyes peeled for sales, especially here on Labor Day weekend.  

They are often near the area that was damaged with their equipment. - Road is rough.

They are equipped to work with investors and homeowners. 

As for the tools/equipment read the IRS publication on business expenses, it should tell you how to handle the cost of tools and give you a primer before talking to an accountant. 

I’m sorry this is happening to you but why on Gods green earth did you think to yoke up with another person in a JV deal that is ill equipped ,inexperienced,and a newbie like yourself ...

The contract reads: Contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, subcontractors and perform all labor necessary to complete the following work (the“Work”): Restore property to Pre-Loss condition.Contractor shall carry adequate commercial liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance in the amount legally required and will pay all federal and state taxes on the materials and labor included in the Work.