All Forum Posts by: Nadir M.

@Joe Splitrock

I tried to get all the information I can, and I use these forums to get opinions from landlords that have been through it to make sure that I’m approaching the conversation in an appropriate manner with my PM and not making too many assumptions. In discussing with my PM he agreed that the amount was too high.

I appreciate your time and expertise

Thanks

@Joe Splitrock

The parts included at $40 cartridge ( which isn’t high end) and a $60 trim kit because he said he has to replace the screw and handle and 2 hours to do the job...Some plumbing issues can be caused by tenants so I’ll have to respectfully disagree with you. I had toilets and sinks clogged due to hair or socks etc so those are all tenant caused plumbing issues. I do agree that plumbers are expensive yes but as a PM, I think driving out to assess the problem is part of the job description before hiring a plumber to do the job. I wish I can manage my own properties just to get the overall experience but being out of state makes it much more difficult.

@BL Sheldon

The PM never went to see if he can do it himself. He said the water had been dripping for a couple days before it was fixed. The new cartridge cost only $40 and $60 for a trim kit (which I thought was too high) and $95/hr and took him 2 hours and 13 minutes to fix. I thought for an experienced plumber it shouldn’t take that long. Regardless my PM will only charge me around $150 and said he will try to look for another plumbing company. Had a good convo and told him that I trust him and his work, which I do, and that everything over $200 I should be called on. Will play it by ear and hopefully build a trusting relationship going forward. I think conversations like this need to take place for it to improve overall relationship in the future.

@Trey Knight

Had the conversation with my PM this morning and we discussed many things. To make it right, he reduced the charge to $150 and stated that they’ve had many problems with charges from this plumbing company. I suggested he parts ways with them and shop around for a new one. The PM agreed with me that the price was too high as well and that it was not deemed an emergency. Told him that I trust him and his judgments and want to make it right going forward. He was understanding about it...I guess we will see how it goes in the future.

@Todd Powell not sure what all the three bathtubs needed but I understand having to pay up but also understand that’s a PM with interest for their clients and themselves should find cheaper solutions...especially when they’re managing more than one property

@Ben Anderson so wrong on so many levels!

@Charles Kao yes I understand all this but it’s $290...no matter what the reasoning maybe I’m still over charged period!!! I’m not saying being a PM is easy but sometimes as a landlord dealing with Pm can be just as stressful

@William Joseph this is perfect...I would love to have this type of relationship with my PM but I see where this may be difficult for the PM to understand. I don’t have many properties so a repair of $290 plus a PM of $102 really kills two months of CF if not a little more. I’m going to bring this into our convo and see if we can maybe work something out.

@Collin Schwartz

The thought of finding my own vendors and having my dad manage has crossed my mind multiple times. To answer your question, I would say no, it’s not worth my time or effort to fix the cartridge. I think maybe overall I’m just realizing how expensive PM can be and how it does kill CF. It’s also the trust factor that must be instilled in your PM. I often at times do feel that projects could have been completed cheaper and that the PM could have the best interest for his business and his clients, I know that’s how I would operate. I’m def going to reach out on Monday and get an explanation. In communicating back and forth, PM never mentioned any walls ripped out, nothing about after hours, nothing about water spraying everywhere etc...that’s why it hit me as a shock.

Thx Collin and hope all is well!!!

@Merritt S. Lol

I’ve had many conversations with my PM and no yelling ever took place. I do respect my PM but sometimes, as the landlord, you feel ripped off or that it can be done cheaper. I understand PM is difficult and dealing with landlords is as well but the PM should communicate effectively to try to prevent any kind of arguments that are to take place. Send an invoice my way instead of me try to chase it down