All Forum Posts by: Kinjal Patel

I use a property manager, which I think is really the best advice.  What location is the house and what is the quality of the property?  Depending on the location and the types of tenants you expect, doing remote property management might be more or less feasible.  

 @Mike Percy  

@John Figueiredo 

Who did you guys end up going with?  Currently under contract for a Quad in Norcross/Gwinnett County and looking for some recommendations.  Thanks in advance!

@Lauren Daly

I just had the same experience with one of my rentals in GA. 

Below are the estimate from my property manager. I know it all depends on size, brand & location. But at least it will give you a general idea. I went for option #1 for the repair/replacement.

Hope it helps.

THe HVAC technician's findings were that the system extremely low on freon. they performed an electronic leak search and found evaporator coil leaking severely. Also found wires burned in the disconnect for air handler. Cost to refill system with 4 lbs. freon and replace disconnect could exceed $667 and there is no guarantee on how long it will take for the freon to leak back out. Below are a couple of different options the homeowner can choose from.

#1

- Replace air handler with a Goodman air handler and refill system with freon.

- Replace disconnect for air handler

- 5 year part and 1 year labor warranty

Total = $2,012.50

#2

- Replace complete system with a 3 ton Payne heat pump and air handler.

- Replace disconnect for air handler

- 10 year part and 1 year labor warranty

- Total = $4,312.50

Thanks for all the great questions and advice. I had another A/C quote or second opinion. He agreed with the first guy that the leak can't be repaired because it is inside the air handler (I think he said coil) and wherever it is he would "make more problems" by trying to repair the first one. He gave me a quote for replacing just the indoor unit: $800 with labor and materials for Goodman, or $1200 for Trane-- at this point they took the bells and whistles away. Sounds like maybe prices in my area are a little inflated?The condo is 1,700 sq feet and he says these will work, I think he said 3 ton system.

I'll try to get another guy out here next week for a third opinion. I had the first guy refill our refrigerant, and guess our leak is really slow because we are still getting cool air. Is it smart to wait until the refridgerant leaks out enough that I need to replace the air handler?

Hire an attorney that specializes in evictions.  Even the extremely cheap owner I worked for, paid for an eviction attorney when necessary.