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Barb F. Primary —> rental: overwhelmed in Virginia
7 June 2024 | 4 replies
If you're not comfortable with leases and disclosures and dont' have a network in place like electricians, plumbers, handyman, etc., that will help without you being there, then might be best to hire management vs long-distance landlord, at least until you're comfortable with it.  
Sandeep Shukla Long distance property management
5 June 2024 | 8 replies
Or will you send a licensed electrician and pay $100 to reset a breaker?
Sai Kumar Electrician and HVAC Recommendations
1 June 2024 | 1 reply
Pete area and are looking for Electrician and HVAC recs.
Scott Trench Good Fees Vs Bad Fees For Property Managers
5 June 2024 | 10 replies
PM needs to have their trusted Plumber their trusted Electrician their trusted handyman/ pickup work  person..
Karim Elahi Section 8 in Philadelphia, PA
3 June 2024 | 7 replies
For example, when pha slaps you with a surprise inspection cause their system "forgot" to send a letter and then issues a 24 hr repair notice cause one outlet in the house does not work but they send that notice an hour before they come to reinspect lol, a $7k course is not going to have prepared you how to get an electrician the same day.
Kevin Kim Installing a Sub-Meter for Sharing Power with Tenants?
2 June 2024 | 2 replies
Check with your trusted local licensed electrician.
Pratik Kochar Electrical Upgrade from 100 amps to 150/200 amps
31 May 2024 | 6 replies
@Pratik Kochar  I  would get a couple of electrician estimates. 
Gordon Vaughn The Best Kept Secret For Bidding On HUD Homes
5 June 2024 | 274 replies
Our contract was accepted on 10/24/2016 and we have one extension in place, however still no word on the seller credit or if the field service manager has gone to inspect the property, in the meantime we have gotten two estimates for the repairs form a plumber and an electrician, but now our lender is giving us trouble due to an overlay and we have to change lenders and move  to an 203K, is this ever going to end??
Tarcizio Goncalves Capital Expense or not?
30 May 2024 | 9 replies
These expenditures are capitalized, meaning they are added to the property's basis and depreciated over time.Examples of Capital ExpendituresBuilding Additions: Adding a new room, deck, or other structural improvements.Major Renovations: Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, replacing the roof, or significant electrical and plumbing upgrades.Appliance Replacement: Installing new HVAC systems, water heaters, or other major appliances.Structural Repairs: Replacing the foundation or significant repairs to the building’s structure.Labor CostsLabor Costs: The costs paid to contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and other professionals involved in the renovation are part of capital expenditures.Example of Capital Expenditures with LaborSuppose you renovate a rental property, including a new kitchen and bathroom.Materials: $15,000Labor Costs: $10,000Total Capital Expenditure: $25,000This $25,000 would be capitalized and added to the property's basis.
Eric Yu Should I Replacing Entire Plumbing / Electrical?
29 May 2024 | 8 replies
1) Get your contractor/electrician/plumber to see what you HAVE to do to remain within code requirements and meet those at a minimum.