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15 February 2025 | 9 replies
Talk to the pest control company and let them know.
10 February 2025 | 0 replies
I have just signed up for Launch Control and its getting frustrating.
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
Landscaping, Snow Removal, Pest Control to name a few.Hope this helps!
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17 February 2025 | 6 replies
Indirect Expenses✅ Direct Expenses (Easy to Bill Back): Utilities, repairs, maintenance, vendor services (pest control, lawn care, etc.).✅ Indirect Expenses (Office Overhead, Admin, & Labor): Harder to allocate, but common methods include:2) Common Billing Methods🔹 % of Gross Rents – Many PMs charge 3-5% for admin overhead.🔹 Per-Unit Fee – Flat $10-$20 per unit/month for shared costs.🔹 Time Tracking – Track staff hours and bill properties proportionally.🔹 Software Tools – AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager allow bulk allocations.3) Best Practices✔ Use a Spreadsheet or Software – Track expenses by property before invoicing owners.✔ Be Transparent – Define billable vs. included costs in your PM agreement.✔ Avoid Surprises – Owners expect clarity on additional charges.
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17 February 2025 | 11 replies
However a couple larger items that should have been discussed: the pipes would freeze every winter (we've since found a fix), no water shutoff exists in each unit, the well pump has to be turned off and cut water to all 18 units, no pest control was ever done on the property, there was a unit that would take on exceptional water during rain due to improper prep and installation of a new concrete slab.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Upon move-in, appliances, cabinets, floors and walls all had built-up grime and residue from your habitation of the home.Infestation of bugs, pests and rodents-There was no attempt to treat the house for pests, as evidenced by the more than 15 spiders we have already seen in the basement, and the live, active wasp nest in the patio fence.Floors, stairways and railings in poor condition-The carpets are stained and smelly.
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30 January 2025 | 21 replies
City recently did a building inspection and we noticed the tenant is smoking in the unit (cigarettes and marijuana), food waste everywhere leading to building pest issues, and there are 5 people living there now (3 adults and 2 kids).
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
For certain areas annual pest control may be needed for colder areas maybe you run the risk of freezing pipes.
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30 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am leaning toward removal because the floor is run down, the risk of increased pests or feral cats, and there is already a storage closet off the patio.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
I have a local handyman that helped me hired junk removal company and pest control for the roaches.