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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
For example do you have a great w2 and can you afford to cover costs of a major repair or 3 months of vacancy?
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you’re paying off more than $1,500/mo I’d probably keep it barring any major upcoming capex. (3-5 years out so buyer wouldn’t automatically ask for it to be repaired at sale.)Good luck either way.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
I put $6000 into repairs, mostly paint, new light fixtures, new appliances, painting cabinets and fix a small leak coming from the roof.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
3) If their handyman can't handle a repair issue and they have to hire outside contractors, many PMC's will then charge a markup for their time - but they don't tell you this upfront or disclose in their management contract.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Plus, you have to turn the unit over- paint, carpet, etc repairs?
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22 January 2025 | 10 replies
You can also write off expenses such as property management, insurance, repairs, etc.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Repaired deck, new air condenser unit, repainted interior and exterior.
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13 February 2025 | 9 replies
.- Requests for repairs at inconvenient times.- Navigating tricky landlord-tenant relationships when you live on the same property.While some people thrive in this environment, others find it difficult to balance personal space with their role as a landlord.### 3.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
(Property Meld for one)--- Owners often think a PMC can just enter a tenant's home to make repairs, but don't really understand the potential legal issues of entering when a tenant is not home.--- Owners don't understand the percentage of maintenance appointments tenants miss!
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
It may make sense for the right purchaser to repair.