Smart thermostats can ensure a comfortable temperature upon arrival.

It is the amount a business charges above their direct cost.If your contractor has a 1.50 markup (which is reasonable for a remodeling contractor), that means that if the estimated cost for a job is $10,000, they'll multiply the $10,000 x 1.50 and arrive at a $15,000 sales price.Now many people who know little about business and even less about the costs of running a business will say, "Oh, look at that crook.

Can such a model be managed remotely, but hire someone per hour as needed for in person stuff?

The home was built in 1940, and I think most of the stuff is original. 

Almost all our stuff is in montrose, museum, med center, etc.

This stuff happens with condos and townhomes sometimes, and very frustrating.

But infuriating that people are out there doing this type of stuff

Just know your stuff. 

Detroit is full of deals if you get out and go start finding them.I have lots of pros & cons on SFH vs duplexes, especially in the Detroit market but too much to spew out on the forums here.I get that BP can be a lot of the same stuff.

No one takes care of your stuff like you would.