Steve Ford
Operating Expense Estimates
30 September 2024 | 15 replies
I do not have a sheet but I typically budget $150 for lawn, $150 for pool if applicable, $100 for cable, $100 for water, $300 a month for electric (depending on property size and your local utility costs), $50 for pest control, and another $200 per month in misc.
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation Study on Single Family Home
24 September 2024 | 0 replies
Assets identified in this study include:Appliances: Oven/range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer, microwaveElectrical and communication systems: TV connections and dedicated equipment outletsCabinetry and CountertopsDecorative light fixtures: Sconces, pendant fixtures, chandeliersInterior Finishes: Crown molding, wood panel wall covering, window treatments8.20% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 15-year class life.
Ashley Gamble
HELP! Sellers didn't disclose major issues - unrentable and requires massive repairs
1 October 2024 | 5 replies
EDIT: take a look at the SAILFLO 2000 GPH 12v Electric Bilge Pump.
Devin Bost
Emergency issues while remotely self-managing?
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
Hey @Devin Bost, I would highly recommend a few things to help with this. 1) Have systems and processes lined out for any emergency you can think of.2) A spreadsheet of subcontractors/ vendors that could handle the situation that arises (plumbing leak, electric out somewhere, etc.)3) Your cleaning team and handy person should be utilized for some things.4) Something like Breezeway can give you 24/7 support around your property with a dedicated phone number line.
Brian Garrett
Newby trying his first total house renovation
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
When it comes to foundations(or anything structural for that matter), plumbing and electrical, it's better to bite the bullet and do it right the first time.
Robin Gravlin
What a mess!! This is a whole new education of what NOT to do, and what to READ!!
4 October 2024 | 35 replies
"Dusk-to-Dawn" electric eyes and timers can be helpful, but don't replace personal surveillance.
Jody Martinez
Pulling my own permits and doing work myself
25 September 2024 | 2 replies
And can I get away with only getting permits on new electric & moving plumbing, but demo, erect walls myself and things like that?
Bryson DePalma
Excited to be getting started!
27 September 2024 | 3 replies
I run my own small pressure washing/handyman business on the side while I was working full time over the summer doing plumbing and electrical.
Colton Kotylo
Getting Out of The Contract
6 October 2024 | 49 replies
One great example is framing crew comes in....frames up the house, plumbing and electrical crew comes in and does their thing....leaves all their 1/2 finished cokes, Gatorade and beer cans and 1/2 eaten lunches sitting on the framing.
Darrick Lowe
How to split heat and hot water amongst tenants?
27 September 2024 | 14 replies
I have one duplex that shares an electric meter, so I use RUBs to calculate the bill automatically.