Wondering if anyone is actively using the BP rental property analysis tool / the rent estimator.

Need some advice here.Hired a painter to paint a vacant property.Never worked with him before.Not a big job contract about $1000 plus materials.Painter says on first day he can get more done if he can stay over at the vacant property, he can bring in a sleeping bag and work longer hours.I don't think this is a good idea.First I have some power tools at the place.I really don't think I want him sanding the ceiling at 3am...I don't want to hand over the keys either.There may be liaility issues as well.Thoughts, bad idea or am I being too paranoid and is not really a big deal?

I grabbed some samples and took it home and bashed on it with tools and knives and was very surprised at how tough it was.

I always use my gut... it is the best tool you have.

I can think of many situations that this would have helped in.Thanks for bringing us new tools that it make it easier to help one another.

Just like any tool, if used correctly, ITs can accomplish your goal better than other tools.

So, IMO the 50% rule is a tool, but it can never replace due diligence.

We're hearing power tools all around us.

They showed up without tools when they first came in as well."

Contractors should be prepared to provide their own tools and their own safety gear.They should be quite knowledgeable about how to do the work and have ample experience.