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3 April 2022 | 540 replies
Not all of them, but be prepared to expect the unexpected !!
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7 June 2014 | 28 replies
. -- I'm always conservative in my estimates, so if $2-3K worth of unexpected stuff comes up later, I've built in the padding in the budget.As for bigger stuff like a compressor being bad?
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24 March 2020 | 73 replies
Catharines just opened the largest Canadian outlet mall.
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28 November 2018 | 9 replies
I don't care what the water heater setting is or if there is a couple of outlets within 10 ft of a water source.
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8 February 2019 | 282 replies
Originally posted by Account Closed:Looks like a ton of unexpected maintenance.
3 April 2015 | 6 replies
Some of the bigger players mitigate that risk with volume, hoping that the unexpected repairs are infrequent so that the money losing properties get offset by ones that are profitable.
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25 August 2015 | 4 replies
I include 1 months vacancy/year to allow for the unexpected.
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13 November 2015 | 83 replies
Two is if you paint, I will charge you whatever it takes to repaint it back to the original color PLUS any other damage/re-work that may be caused by getting paint on the ceiling, the trim, the outlets or the floor.
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15 April 2021 | 8 replies
I already booked flights, materials, etc for the 20th to start working on this flip.I should have gave myself MORE buffer, for the unexpected.
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5 September 2016 | 19 replies
The following only works if it's in with the original agreement To get a lien release and avoid unexpected fees, homeowners should first ensure that they're working with contractors who are licensed, bonded and insured, and then consider always including a lien waiver or subcontractor lien waiver clause in the project's contract.With a lien waiver, when the project is successfully completed, both parties sign off and state that the contract obligations have been met, including the general contractor making all necessary payments to materials suppliers, subcontractors or vendors.If the general contractor doesn't agree to sign off on the subcontractor lien waiver, you can withhold payment until he or she has proved they've paid their suppliers or subcontractors.