If it was not damage directly caused by this wind storm (long term water damage to decking, fascia, etc..) it is not covered by insurance so don’t let the contractors talk you into thinking all of it is.

They are very easy to install if you have a drill with a hole blade.

Lo & behold, there was evidence of a buried oil tank on the side of the house, hidden underneath the deck & porch lattices. 

Some of my rentals have decks/patios, some don’t.

I was hoping to avoid an all hands on deck meeting and just meet people one on one and establish a relationship that way.  

His credit isn’t good enough he would need a conventional loan and it has a deck that wouldn’t let him qualify. and the heloc wouldn’t look at his credit just the property.If I had a contract written up what do you think it is also a duplex he lives in 

The back yard needs the deck replaced and some sprucing up.

So yes, while SF Bay Area may be averaging $936k, there's a new luxe development going up nearby that will be selling for $600s (townhomes) to $700s (detached single family), both types with [private] rooftop decks.

All you need is some kneepads and utility razor blade( maybe an undercut tool for doorways).

If you take the lowest bid they rent a demo saw and diamond blade from rentals r us and cut away.