This is such a small issue that if it's causing this much agony and stress to the landlord, they clearly don't got better things to deal with which tells you more of what's happening will come.If I was the landlord, I wouldn't have originally agreed to this cause I always re-paint neutral on the turn at previous tenant's expense or if I'm just purchasing then with my underwriting.

Yes it’ll come at a 20% less on the bonus depreciation but it’s better than stressing yourself out trying to meet all requirement in 2024 just to be disappointed and have to do it in 2025 anyway.

They say it’s too much stress, too many surprises, and not enough reward.

I remember how stressful this was... it just felt like an endless saga that would never end.  

In times of economic stress, people may not choose to vacation in Las Vegas.

That’s why I invested in rentals—to have a safety net.I'm not exactly sure where you're at, but if your current situation is causing frustration or stress, there’s no shame in selling a property to free up capital.

This situation has been incredibly stressful, and finding a viable path forward would mean a lot to my family.Thanks in advance for your help!

So as a result of my “asset protection” procedures, the end result was that instead of being sued personally and having to spend the time, money and emotional stress of both defending my self AND suing the insurance companies and condo association, the plaintiffs accepted an ASSIGNMENT of proceeds and signed a form releasing me and my LLC from liability in exchange for the right to go after the insurance companies themselves. 

Our agent seems incredibly stressed by it all, she's spent decades building her reputation which is now being dragged down by this guy but I don't know what she can do.  

It's time, money and stress for everyone involved.Can you visit the jobsite one time and have a face-to-face meeting where you pay him $1000 and sign a note that guarantees he will recieve the final $1000 after completion?