The reason when an AC unit is stolen it's usually someone in that industry.

I don't use Craigslist any longer because so many ads get stolen there.Gail

What about the materials and new HVAC being stolen as soon as they are brought on site?

So yes if you manage yourself they can make a bit more but you are also laying for utilities, furnishings and any time a sofa is broken or a TV is stolen you have to replace it and is a sunk cost. 

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I even left the garage open on accident for a day and nothing was stolen. 

Will your tools or materials be stolen?

hey man, I can really do you good, could you give me a $20.00 for some gas and some smokes"." my truck has a flat and could you cover me a extra $50.00 for a new used tire"" my compressor got stolen, could you spot me a $100.00 so  I  can get a used one at the pond shop".

If the skid steer is stolen off my property, I am responsible for it because I am the one who rented it, even though it might be the contractor's guys who left the key in it overnight.

Hey BP fam,I’m in the renovation process for an 8-unit apartment in a so-so area of town, and unfortunately during some down time on the project we had some copper stolen.