We are having some gas line issues holding us back from receiving an occupancy permit for a triplex - hoping to connect with some Mass. investors/contractors who may have some insight!

Gallon of milk is up 20%, gas is up 20%, wages are in theory (lol) up 20%, gold/silver up 20%, bitcoin went up 1000% then dropped 980% 2 milliseconds later (good luck at that casino, and props if you win, someone has to), so it's up 20%, rent is up 20%, stocks on average are up 20%, you get the idea. 

I always get a kick about the 94,000,000 cows about to kill us with gas. 60 or 70 percent of all locations (not units) are owned by Mom/Pop. 

If apartments are the price range that would will be needed, I’m not sure they’d be as willing to live 10-15mi from gas station, grocery, shopping, etc. 

@Justin G. As

Gas stations and car washes can be even higher for tax depreciation.

This could probably be lower if all items are in near new condition, but I have had $6k in gas line repairs for gas that couldn't be smelled, but the utility transfer caused a pressure test that found multiple leaks throughout the system.  

I would also connect with an agent to send you comps to base the finishes off that(Maybe buy the agent a gas card for the work).

I tell myself I should be like everyone else in every developed society and not worry that my prosperity is built on a mudsill over the less fortunate of the earth, feed myself some cheesy moral double-talk like "I would argue it is unethical not to try and make money" with a hefty side of rationalization, but it doesn't always work.I don't do that, I look at this like a business..like a big Hotel, or a 7--11, like a business.Customers want a product and they pay for that--to the best of their ability.I try to match the product offering to the target customer as best as possible, while keeping my profits as high as I can--like any other business.Unless the Emotional side of this is your gas pedal, (it's not mine) it can burn you out.High initial years cash flow on reasonable down, and good appreciation to me are two different business models that don't have a meeting point.And as a Business Man I try to treat people in a "Rational" "Un-emotional" "Fair" manner, realizing I have the power to do otherwise--but I believe doing otherwise is not a good practice in the long run.Renters like everyone else will always have drama--Class C and D even more--They have the same drama in the Local 7--11 too.

https://www.tmz.com/2008/11/28/iron-mike-plows-through-iron-gate/Originally posted by @Michael Nahm:Hi Michael,Was the door coming down and the tenant hit the gas to try to get through before the door (closed, cycled and was ready for a reopen signal)?