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24 July 2021 | 8 replies
So here's the bill:1 Service call (July Special) 1.00 $100.00 $30.00(30.00%)No Tax $70.002 Labor (defrost and clean condenser coil) 2.00 $100.00 $20.00(10.00%)No Tax $180.003 Co2 Coil Cleaning 1.00 $25.00 $1.25(5.00%)$1.43(6%)$25.184 R-410a Refrigerant 2.00 $65.00 $0.00 $7.80(6%)$137.80Subtotal (without tax) $403.75Taxes $9.23Grand Total ($) $412.98As an aside, the fact that vendor added refrigerant is a red flag to me, as it's my understanding that cooling systems generally don't lose refrigerant unless there's a leak, in which case the leak needs to be addressed.TL;DR: AC not cooling.
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24 July 2021 | 0 replies
They have well over 150 software patents and growing but nothing on the idea of renting someone’s home for a vacation spot can be patented.if anyone knows of an excellent patent attorney, state doesn’t matter, specializing in these type of patents please reply with information.Sincerely,Robert
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24 July 2021 | 1 reply
I'm good w/ numbers so I plan on specializing in underwriting and due diligence.
25 July 2021 | 2 replies
During the 2008 market crash, my business suffered as we specialized in REO listings and we decided to close down.
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28 July 2021 | 1 reply
Hello,I am looking for a referral for a specialized Opportunity Zone lawyer and / or CPA in the Portland, OR metro area.
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30 July 2021 | 6 replies
Make yours more special than anything else in the area, lower prices initially, then raise them.And you do not have to provide anything other than coffee, just get a Keurig and pods......
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3 August 2021 | 14 replies
We're prepared from a financing perspective but I'm hoping to learn more about the process of actually finding and closing on the right investment property in the Charlotte market, specifically:1) Recommendations for Charlotte REI networking groups - I've seen a few mentioned in different threads here but they appear event-specific from this past month2) Ideas on approaching the property search - Are there local RE agents / firms that specialize in REI properties around town?
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29 July 2021 | 3 replies
Be sure to determine if you are eligible for special depreciation or Sec. 179 expense on any CAPEX assets in the current year.
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20 October 2021 | 24 replies
Not sure how to figure out occupancy percentages or over night rates.Go on AIR and VRBO - I prefer VRBO as a vehicle....Find a property (s) that are really close to yours in size, BR/BA, amenities Etc...Start with this month, then next month, Etc.....look at holidays and special events.
28 July 2021 | 2 replies
NO pets Minimum Income per month $xxxxMust pass background check which will cost them $29.00 BEFORE seeing property The above weeds out most of not all the people you are talking about I never answer the Google phone number o let it go to voicemail If they sound good I text them back with the link to background check which costs them $29.00 It goes toThe company doing the background check If they pass I TEXT them they can see the house on Saturday at 10:00Everyone gets the same day and time so everyone is there no special appointments