The porch is falling apart, needs to be replaced, other fixes like the sidings on the house. 

This house will replace some of that lost income and help us to live financially free.Earlier I said the calculator was one of the most important tools an investor has.

It is way more expensive to replace a member than the few dollars you might save. 

I have a full-time job that I would like to continue working while getting started with real estate investing.My short-term goal is to replace my currently monthly income of about 3k/month (after taxes) within 5 years.

Does anyone know of a subcontractor to replace the windows in a rehab?  

And I'm still really shocked that asking for the date of the last roof replacement would warrant the request for an official contract.  

Started ripping out carpets to have a replacement installed but discovered a particle board subfloor that needs to be replaced throughout the unit.  

We're replacing some flooring in our 3 family in a class "C" area.

I am an out of state investor looking for replacement properties for a 1031 exchange.Plan to sell this March....but am holding back bcz of lack of viable replacement property to complete the exchange.Any other areas in other states that would give good price to rent ratio?

I see your point in expenses looking skewed but that will be the case for many large expenses when ever they occur such as a roof replacement.