It has a new roof, new windows, new sprinkler system, newer garage doors on the bays, and newer electrical service and panels.

You said counting every single doorknob would annoy them, but do you at least get it itemized into how much for electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, floors, foundation, etc.I still think I'm going to get a quantity takeoff at least when I'm just starting out with a new GC even just for the sake of letting them know that I'm not completely ignorant on the topic (and thus easy for them to lie to).I can tell them exactly how many CY of concrete will be needed for the foundation and footings and I know that it costs about $130/CY.

Absolutely agree that you or your SO needs to have Durable Power of Attorney to do all of this - mostly b/c it makes it so much easier for you. 

I bought a pair of Samsung front load washer/ gas dryer for $1350 + tax (electric dryer pair would be $1250), with white-glove service.It's possible to find better deal (for similar quality stuff) from elsewhere but one would have to be lucky to find one.

Other people know a lot of industrial electricity standards.

He also knew jack squat about the Roth Conversion Ladder, a powerful tool for those seeking financial independence with both W2 income and rental income.

On the other hand in-unit utilities (i.e. electricity, gas, water, etc.) will depend largely on occupancy since a vacant unit won't use any.If you're doing a charge back for a portion of tenants' utility then it will also depend on occupancy since it's likely a percentage of the expense (depending on how your metering is setup).

If the market cap rate is still 5% after 30 years that property will be worth 2.43 times more in inflated dollars.Of course the purchase power of these dollars will be 2.43 times less, thus making a real gain on this property to be nothing. (3% inflation means that $1 today has the same purchase power as $2.43 will have 30 years from now)If you want to have a real capital gain, your NOI has to outpace inflation while market cap rate has to stay the same as at the purchase time.For all practical purpose, very few people hold apartments for 30 years and NOI grows faster than inflation because of the value-add.

That country has been a stable democracy for 40 years with the sema political party in power since 2004 through undisputed elections without any violence. finally, I encourage you to fly to Miami from Panama City.

Am working to line up a lot of work--roofing, foundation, painting, tiling, flooring, electrical, landscaping, etc.