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John Brees
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Adding Mail Boxes in 16-Unit

John Brees
  • Rental Property Investor
  • West Des Moines, IA
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My first deal was a 16-unit and one thing I missed in the due diligence process was that no mail boxes existed.  I paid to have these added as I felt this was a "general expectation".  The USPS has to do this, they are free standing, and much more than I thought (over $3,000).  Based on feedback, improved communication, etc I believe this was the right move.  Anyone else dealt with this and how do folks draw a line on what is a nice to have versus an expectation?  I just did not feel it was right to have to have a PO Box to get mail especially in an Amazon world.

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John Warren
  • Real Estate Broker
  • 3412 S. Harlem Avenue Riverside, IL 60546
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John Warren
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@John Brees I cannot imagine a multifamily property without mailboxes, and agree that this was necessary. They are very expensive, but they should also be a one time thing as they don't really wear out very quickly. 

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