That way, they are not completely taken by surprise or blame you when the temps drop and suddenly there's a pipe burst in the middle of Christmas Day.

If you don't have a contractor, shop around for the hardware (appliances, counters, flooring, etc..) to get an idea of the material costs then add in labor of hourly rates for the install.

Take just deciding on how far you rehab a house…”Do we really need granite counter tops in the rental?”

Updates include new upstairs flooring, kitchen counters/sink, bathroom vanities/toilets, and fresh paint.

It’s is much more analogous to the large department store having a premium brand running a dedicated area with their own expert staff- which is exactly what they do.Look at the various “make up” counters in any mall anchor department store.

Insurance is for catastrophes not maintenance - if there isn't a "sudden and accidental event" you can point to as the cause for needing the repair then insurance does not applyCan we assume you have all galvanized pipes in the house?

Also the overhead piping and duct work.

For a 3-story triplex, you need to redo the plumbing as you have to run water pipes, for hot and cold water to each unit.

Jair keep in mind “ having family” can not counter balance any additional expenses to purchase in Houston vs DFW for instance.

@John Su tenants typically take care of snow when occupied, but owner is responsible when vacant - and some cities write tickets if snow not removed with x hours.In colder climates you also have to worry about keeping heat on when vacant so pipes don't freeze.