The prices have gone up a bit since then, but the post construction appraisal on a dry lot are coming out to about $375k and rents about $2300 or so.

A bit more if you include a pest and dry rot inspection (and maybe a bit more for you because LA is a very high cost place to live and everything is more expensive).

But it hasn’t really been a big plus or minus. 12 years of experience is 2 bad pumps and a rotted out filter. 

Boiler System:How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot waterWhat it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, pressure issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $500 - $3,000Furnace:How it works: burns fuel to heat air that's distributed through ductsWhat it does: provides heat for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, dirty filters, pilot light issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $2,000Water Heater:How it works: heats water for use in sinks, showers, and appliancesWhat it does: provides hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, sediment buildupAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,500Gas Meter:How it works: measures the amount of gas being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for gas usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: leaks, malfunctioning components, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Electric Meters:How it works: measures the amount of electricity being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for electricity usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning meters, faulty connections, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Plumbing:How it works: distributes clean water and removes wastewater and sewageWhat it does: provides access to clean water and maintains sanitationWhat can go wrong: leaks, clogs, low water pressure, faulty fixturesAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,000Roof:How it works: provides protection from weather and elementsWhat it does: keeps a household or building dry and structurally soundWhat can go wrong: leaks, damage from weather or debris, aging materialsAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $3,000

I am no accountant, but the general rule of thumb for deductible travel is:1 - You’re “traveling” when you’re away overnight or long enough to need sleep.2 - “Business days” are those you spend traveling to business destinations, days where you spend the majority of working hours on your trade or business (four hours and one minute), and days where your personal presence is required at a particular place for a specific and bona fide business purpose.3 - “Business day” costs include 50% of meals plus 100% of lodging, local transportation, incidentals, and your first load of laundry and dry cleaning back home.4 - If your spouse is a bona fide employee, traveling for a bona fide business purpose, you can deduct their costs.5 - Save receipts for all lodging and for any expense over $75.6- Transportation costs include cars, planes, trains, and boats

For towels we use white "HygroSoft fast drying and absorbent 100% cotton towels" on Amazon.

All I know is that they are an older couple and their properties are rotting.

They are less likely to hold stains, they dry faster and are less wrinkly. 60/40 is OK as well.

I have five years experience but the contractors I work for all have over ten years in the fields of dry wall, stucco, asphalt and paint. we aim to bid lower then many not because of the quality but because we are eagered to show  the good work we provide. 

Even at my scale the reserve has never run dry in 20 years and that's with O(100) clients.