Suggestion on rental property minor repair

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Suggestion on rental property minor repair

Vicheka Chres
Mountain House, CA · Member since 2018 · 8 posts · 1 vote
Hello, My brother and I are managing a family Rental in Sacramento from Tracy CA. RIght now Our tenant ask if we can fIx the doorknob. And I’m seekIng for some suggestions on the efficient ways for this minor repair. I was thinking of fix it ourself (save the labor cost) but we live about 60 miles from the property. Whether this is more effIcIent than hire a handyman. Thank you. Any suggestions are appreciated :)
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Christine Kankowski
Real Estate Broker · Temecula, CA · Member since 2014 · 994 posts · 783 votes
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If you haven't been in there in a while, I would go myself and also check out the smoke detectors and CO detectors.  Get the smoke stuff from Home depot and test that they are working. 

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  • Ed Emmons
    Specialist · Milford, ME · Member since 2016 · 630 posts · 378 votes
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    From that distance I would have something in my lease stating that the tenant is responsible for repairs up to a certain dollar amount. If you know your tenant well and they are fully capable of doing the repair themselves you could ask for pictures before and after and have them send you the receipt for the cost of part and reimburse them. It really depends on your tenant and what you are comfortable with.

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  • Christine Kankowski
    Real Estate Broker · Temecula, CA · Member since 2014 · 994 posts · 783 votes
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    If you haven't been in there in a while, I would go myself and also check out the smoke detectors and CO detectors.  Get the smoke stuff from Home depot and test that they are working. 

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  • David Hutson
    Rental Property Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 404 posts · 421 votes
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    @Vicheka Chres,

    A handyman would definitely save you some time and hassle unless you are already going to be in the area.  It's still good to come see the house at least once per year though.

    I do a lot of my own repairs and can do most of the work you need done when you don't want to drive out here.  Message me and I can give you an idea of pricing and how long it would take to do projects.

    David

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  • Vicheka Chres
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    Mountain House, CA · Member since 2018 · 8 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    Thank you everyone for taking your time to help with my question. You all are awesome and very helpful :) 

    @David Hutson

    @David Hutson, I'll definitely reach out if we need repairs on our property in case we don't want to drive out there :)

    Do you have facebook, instagram account or business number that I can connect with you?  

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  • David Hutson
    Rental Property Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 404 posts · 421 votes
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    I sent you a private message.  Check your inbox.

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
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    @Vicheka Chres when you consider the time and gas required, it's worth it to hire a handyman.

    However, this could also be a good opportunity to inspect the property if you haven't seen it for 3-6 months.

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  • Jessica Sorensen
    Specialist · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2014 · 51 posts · 19 votes
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    For small stuff like that, I've used Task Rabbit. They finally came to Sacramento a year or two ago. There are several people on there with handyman skills for $30-50/hr. Once you find someone you like you can book them again. 

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