It cost about $20K more than if I had had a GC doing that part of the job for me, as he would have piece-mealed it out as I indicated above, and even with his fee, would have been a LOT less than the high-end turn-key company I ended up hiring.Luckily, that was the only part that I had to turn-key like that (though there were a couple other places I chose to do it); but if I had to hire everything out to turn-key companies because I didn't know what I was doing, I would have paid double what I did, and it would have been cheaper to bring in a GC.

At $7 per meal, per tenant, you would pay $70/meal.

The only way to increase death benefit is if the policy allows additional paid up premium. if it does, you’re likely not going to be able to get the same underwriting (since you were younger and healthier as a kid). 

The initial cost was higher than I would prefer, but it made the most sense for a long hold period as otherwise I would have had to piece meal the job. 

•Express gratitude, ask how you can help, follow up, pay for the meal/coffee. 

Negotiate a healthier price on the deal so that I have some money for expenses. 

Next time you're in town looking at the property, let's grab a meal together with Hans and Bert.  

I just quit my job 2 weeks ago by the way and my life is so much healthier now not working at a job a hated getting filthy at a asphalt plant just venting here.

I live close to you, so feel free to message me if you'd like to grab coffee or a meal sometime!

It is quiet and does not disturb tenants3. lawn looks better and healthier (supposedly)4. if i schedule it to mow at night, it will (hopefully) keep deer awayCons:1. this thing will require monthly service - just basic cleaning and blade replacement (those are very cheap)2. risk of theft is low where I am, plus I'll add it to the property insurance, so this is a minor "con"3. myself (or someone else) needs to get it out of the basement in the spring and put it away in the autumn.I wonder if anyone already uses them and can share their mileage.