Good call, Noel—licensing and insurance are critical, but in Tennessee, a contractor’s license is generally required for projects totaling $25,000 or more, including labor and materials (See Tennessee's licensing requirements).

I've tried the lower 6-7% PMs and usually you'll either pay mark ups on repairs (what you've noted) or pay extra fees (i.e. labor hours, extra calls) that you may or may not notice. 

Thanks Joe, I truly appreciate that, both in sentiment and direction. 

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Also, are you trying to avoid one with an ice maker--potential here for additional maintenance if any issues arise.I've had Whirlpool, Samsung, Frigidaire in properties without any issues.Make sure you're aware of what the manufacturer warranty covers things such as parts, labor, and compressor.  

The cost of labor , materials , property taxes , inflation , interest rates  etc .

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@Joe Funari thanks for the mention.

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