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Cynthia B. Can you offer some advice on how to negotiate with this contractor ?
23 October 2014 | 17 replies
-Walls 2 coats of sheen of your choice-Trim 2 coats of Oil Base Enamel SemiGloss$1,750 labor only$2,300 material provided (Sherwin Williams) and touch up paint left for your property-Repairs:Material cost estimate $60-100(Labor Only)Plumbing repairs and tie in - $400Minor Carpentry - $100Wire bathroom switch - $50Repair broken window - $50-Floor Repair/Level/Floor Installation:Labor for subfloor, caulking cracks in foundation, laying moisture barrier, and installing underlayment and laminate$2,400Remove existing flooring and subfloor and rafters.Lay moisture barrier and seal house of leaking cracksInstall and level new rafters 2x10 pressure treated, and install 3/4" subfloor.Lay laminate underlayment and install laminate to match surround floor height.
Hannah Hammond Short Term and Vacation Rental Success
20 July 2016 | 9 replies
I recommend being clear about what you include and what you exclude, and having multiple cleaners you can call to help with turnovers, and putting all mattresses in moisture and bug-proof mattress bags.
Mark Bosworth Web Enabled Thermostats
9 September 2022 | 15 replies
I did some research and found that having the fan running constantly will pick up moisture from the condensate pan and put it back in the living space, cause high humidity. 
Martin D. Google Nest vs. regular thermostat as a Landlord ?
11 December 2022 | 17 replies
We use Ecobee just tt simplify a few things on our STR's that I am near enough to that I stop in if something is wrong, I added moisture and temp range alarms as well as occupancy alarms to the unit, it also allows me to turn heat up or down remote.  
Crystal Shen Large Bleach Stain on Carpet - Security Deposit
25 November 2023 | 3 replies
I've been debating whether I should only charge him a partial amount for the carpet since $1000 seems excessive for what might have been an accidental spill.
Dakota Mivshek Canadian Capital Partner for flips & investments - how to structure?!
20 October 2023 | 8 replies
Canadian individual and corporate taxpayers who own LLCs can wind up with total tax rates in excess of 70% on income earned by the LLC and 50% on capital gains once all cash is in the hands of the individual owner.
Luanne Dvorak Land Contracts
2 May 2016 | 18 replies
Circumventing foreclosure laws leads to other issues.If a seller just files a QCDeed for default they are circumventing FC laws, a borrower could have improved a property taking their equity in excess of your stated amounts, don't forget appreciation that goes to the borrower or buyer.
Dana Devlin Help calculating rental properties
16 April 2018 | 2 replies
These are the areas where wealthy investors are parking excess cash and/or speculating on appreciation.
Jake Krum Red flags to Look for when viewing a property.
11 October 2023 | 2 replies
This will let you know if there are any plumbing leaks or any clogs in the sewer lines.2nd look at the foundation very closely, look for any stress cracks and see if any moisture coming in.3rd check out the HVAC systems.
Amanda Copeland New Landlord - Am I Priced Right for My Market? 01606
25 July 2023 | 14 replies
@Tim Miller - Thank you for explaining the utilities and separate clauses for excess use because we all know that can creep up on a landlord.